About this Product
The Three Standing Flamingos cross-stitch bookmark pattern is a delightful and easy project for anyone interested in needlework crafts. This pattern is inspired by a decorated ware jar (see photo 5) that is almost 6,000 years old and originates from Ancient Egypt. The jar displays flamingos standing in water where the wavy lines represent water while the birds are unmistakably flamingos. It is fascinating to imagine the artisan who created this jar drawing inspiration from the Greater Flamingo species feeding in the wetlands of the Mediterranean so long ago.
Design Name: Three Standing Flamingos
Pattern Size: 38 stitches wide x 98 stitches high
DMC Thread Colors: 8
Stitched Model Details:
Fabric: 18-count Aida Royal Xmas Blue #35913 from Wichelt Imports, Inc.
Size: 2.1" x 5.4" (5.4 cm x 13.8 cm)
Stitched two strands of embroidery thread over one fabric thread.
This pattern works well on linen and evenweave fabrics as well as it uses only full cross stitches.
This digital product includes:
Two printable PDF sized for US letter paper
Stitched model image in the PDF
Chart symbols are in black and white (printable PDF)
Bookmark making instructions (printable PDF)
List of DMC thread colors and the number of stitches per color
Design size for one-over-one stitching on a variety of fabric counts
Pattern Keeper PDF (not printable)
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An email with the download link.
The download link will become available on the order details page of your Goimagine customer account.
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Shazeeda
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Ancient Sage Designs

Meet the Maker
Hello and welcome to Ancient Sage Designs!
I am Shazeeda, the embroidery designer and owner of this little shop. Many generations removed from the Indian subcontinent, I am from ‘the land of many waters’, Guyana in South America. Not knowing where my Indian ancestors came from, I am drawn to the artifacts in museums that have been displaced from their native homelands. I am inspired by centuries-old architectural tiles, ceramics, and textile patterns.
Drawing from the artistry of the Ottoman, Mughal, Mauryan, Roman, and Egyptian empires, I love transforming ancient and natural patterns into cross-stitch embroidery charts and crafting the models you see in this shop's product listings. I enjoy showcasing the beauty of our world's cultural and natural histories through embroidery art.
Most of all, I love designing and cross stitching because it allows me to slow down and focus. I am excited to offer these patterns to you so that you can also enjoy stitching these beautiful, historical, and natural designs.
TO CONNECT WITH ME
Go to my main website: https://linktr.ee/ancientsagedesigns to access all my links. The best way to connect with me is through my newsletter, which gives you access to design release news, promo codes, sale announcements, and my email address. The newsletter sign-up link is https://mailchi.mp/d4a6b1a2877d/newslettersignup
Thank you for reading and getting to know a little bit about me.
Wishing you peace, joy, good health, and happy stitching,
Shazeeda

How it’s Made
My patterns are created from the inspiration that I get from patterns that I find in our world's museums or in our natural environment. I personally model stitch each pattern as I enjoy the stitching process and believe it is important to test stitch to ensure a high quality pattern. Some patterns take a month or two to design, and sometimes, months to stitch depending on how quickly I can stitch them and how big they are. I know all cross stitchers can appreciate this. Our hobby is a labor of love whether we are stitching a pattern for ourselves or as a gift for a loved one. The art of embroidery and especially cross-stitching is a wonderful craft to get us to slow down and watch something beautiful emerge with time using needle, thread, and fabric. I hope you love the designs that I create and will enjoy stitching them.
Peace and happy stitching,
Shazeeda
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