White-naped Honeyeater cross stitch pattern
A bird cross stitch pattern of a White-naped Honeyeater (Melithreptus lunatus). An embroidery design inspired by a John William Lewin watercolour from the 1790s.
A mid-sized, olive green, white and black native Australian bird. It is found throughout eastern Australia. Its environmental status is listed as ‘of least concern’.
A fun and challenging cross stitch bird design. This embroidery pattern uses advanced cross stitch techniques and beads. We recommend this needlework pattern for advanced beginners.
A great gift for a bird lover, or creative crafters who love to dive into something new.
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| Stitch count: | 61 x 103 (3783 total stitches) |
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| Size: | 11.1 x 18.7 cm (4.4 x 7.4 inches) with 14 count Aida (not including margins) |
| Thread colours: | 18 DMC stranded cotton |
| Recommended skill level: | Advanced beginner / Intermediate |
| Stitch types used: | Backstitch, Beads, Blended colours, One quarter (1/4) cross stitches, Three quarter (3/4) cross stitches, Whole cross stitches |
| Categories: | Animals, Birds |
| Tags: | Australian native, Historical artwork, John William Lewin |
| RRP: | AUD $8.00 (price excludes GST/VAT) |
| SKU: | HC2019-0003_Honeyeater2 |
Acknowledgements
Permission was granted by the National Library of Australia to reproduce the following John William Lewin watercolour as a cross stitch pattern.
John William Lewin, White-naped honeyeater (Melithreptus lunatus), Sydney region, 1800 [picture] / J.W. Lewin, National Library of Australia,
