Dove of Peace

Dove Cross Stitch Pattern – White Dove in Flight, Peaceful Bird Against Ancient Stone Wall. Capture the essence of peace, freedom, and divine symbolism with this white dove cross stitch pattern. Featuring a majestic dove in flight, its wings fully extended against a backdrop of weathered stone walls, this design evokes a sense of serenity and spiritual significance. The detailed featherwork and earthy stone textures bring depth and realism, making this a powerful piece for religious, spiritual, or nature-inspired decor. Whether you're stitching this for a place of worship, a prayer room, or as a symbol of hope and faith, this pattern is a stunning representation of tranquility and renewal. Pattern Details: Design Area: Approximately 240 x 240 Stitches Fabric: Recommended on 14-count Aida cloth Stitches: Full cross stitches, no backstitching or half stitches Colors: A harmonious palette of soft whites, warm beiges, sandy browns, and subtle gray-blue accents, giving the dove a radiant presence against the ancient wall. Number of Colors: 17 What's Included: ✔ PDF Full-color pattern with clear symbols and DMC color codes ✔ PDF Black and white pattern for easy printing ✔ Pattern Keeper-compatible PDF file for digital stitching ✔ Color SVG Pattern for enhanced clarity ✔ Black & White SVG Pattern for alternate stitching guides Why You'll Love This Pattern: ✔ Symbol of Peace & Hope – A meaningful design representing faith, renewal, and divine guidance ✔ Timeless & Inspirational – Perfect for spiritual decor, religious gifts, or meditative stitching projects ✔ Great for All Skill Levels – A rewarding bird cross stitch pattern suitable for both beginners and experienced stitchers ✔ A Thoughtful Handmade Gift – Ideal for those who appreciate spiritual symbolism, dove artwork, or inspirational embroidery ✔ Instant Download – No waiting, just download, print, and start stitching immediately! Skill Level: Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced stitchers. Instant Download: Your pattern will be available for instant download upon purchase, so you can start stitching right away! SOME COMMON CROSS STITCH TERMINOLOGY Aida – the most popular fabric to use for cross stitch with brands including DMC, Zweigart and Charles Craft. Threads are woven evenly to form squares and the most popular counts are 14 and 16 (see Count below) Back Stitch – a method of stitching to outline a cross stitch piece, usually in a dark colour. Beads – can be stitched onto a project to add depth, colour and detail. Blending – (also called Tweeding) using two or more colours of thread (usually one strand of each) in the same needle at the same time to blend the colours together when stitching. Confetti – single stitches of different colours looking like little confetti being thrown! Chart – the cross stitch pattern to work from when stitching. Count – the number of holes per inch. Often you will hear ’14 count’ meaning 14 holes (or squares) in one inch of the fabric. Counted Cross Stitch – the fabric is plain and you use a printed or digital pattern as a guide to help you place each stitch. DMC – one of the most popular brands of thread (or floss) used for embroidery and cross stitch. It comes in hundreds of different colours and effects.