Winter Chickadees at the Bird Feeder – Cross Stitch Pattern PDF

A peaceful winter garden scene to stitch slowly and enjoy — fluffy chickadees gathered at a snow-covered bird feeder, with frosty berries and soft falling snow creating a calm, cozy mood.

❄️ Winter Chickadees at the Bird Feeder – Cross Stitch Pattern PDF

“Winter Chickadees at the Bird Feeder” is a gentle winter bird design featuring sweet chickadees perched around a snowy feeder, with bright red berries and a soft sunrise sky in the background. The warm glow behind the scene and the delicate snow details make it feel comforting and quiet — perfect for relaxing stitching time when you want something peaceful and nature-inspired.

🧵 Pattern details

This is a counted cross stitch pattern created for stitchers who enjoy realistic shading and full-coverage nature scenes. The design includes snowy textures, soft background shading, and fine details in the feeder and feathers, so it’s engaging without feeling harsh or busy.

• Stitch count: 265 x 350 stitches
• Recommended fabric: 14 count or 16 count Aida (or similar even weave if you prefer)
• Floss: DMC stranded cotton (DMC key included in the download)
• Stitches used: Mostly full cross stitches, with slight backstitch for detailing
• Style: Full coverage winter birds / bird feeder / snowy berries scene
• Difficulty: Intermediate – a larger, satisfying project with gentle shading and detailed areas

📏 Approximate finished sizes

The finished size will depend on the fabric count you choose. Measurements below are approximate and helpful for planning framing or finishing.

• On 14 count Aida: Approx. 18.9 x 25.0 inches (48.1 x 63.5 cm)
• On 16 count Aida: Approx. 16.6 x 21.9 inches (42.1 x 55.6 cm)

🎁 Why this pattern is perfect for you

If you love birds, winter scenery, and calm stitching, this design is a lovely choice. It’s full of gentle, homely details — the feeder, the snowy textures, and the bright berries — all coming together in a peaceful scene that looks beautiful framed in a hallway, lounge, or cozy corner.

• A calming chickadee cross stitch pattern with a snowy bird feeder scene
• Perfect for bird lovers and nature-themed home décor
• A satisfying full-coverage piece with both soothing background areas and detailed focal points

 The Stitching Journey

This design is lovely to stitch in sections — many stitchers enjoy starting with one bird at a time, then building the feeder, snow, and berries around them. The background shading can feel wonderfully steady and relaxing, while the birds and berries give you rewarding detail and colour changes as you go.

If you prefer, you can leave the slight backstitch until the very end, adding it like a final “polish” to bring out the crisp details once all the main stitching is complete.

📂 Included in your digital download

Your purchase includes clear digital chart files so you can stitch in the way that feels most comfortable — either printed or on a screen.

• One-page pattern (PDF)
• Color chart (PDF)
• Black and white chart (PDF)
• Black and white chart (without backstitch) (PDF)
• Pattern Keeper compatible file
• DMC thread key with symbols and floss numbers

💾 File formats provided

Files are supplied in PDF format for easy viewing and home printing, plus a Pattern Keeper compatible file for those who enjoy tracking stitches on a tablet.

• PDF charts (color and black & white options, including a one-page version)
• PDF black & white chart (without backstitch)
• Pattern Keeper compatible file

🌐 Important – digital pattern only

Digital download only – no physical items will be sent.

This listing is for a digital PDF cross stitch pattern, not a finished stitched piece.

• No fabric, threads, needles, hoops or frames are included.
• No printed chart will be posted.
• If you ever need help with downloading, just send a message.

✨ Explore more cosy stitching

If you enjoy winter birds and peaceful nature scenes, this pattern pairs beautifully with other seasonal wildlife designs, creating a calm collection you’ll look forward to stitching year after year.