Cross Stitch Pattern - Baby Loon and Mother, Mountain Sunset - Instant Digital Download

🦢 Baby Loon and Mother, Mountain Sunset (cross stitch pattern) captures a quiet, intimate moment on a northern lake as a baby loon drifts close beside its mother, silhouetted against a glowing mountain sunset. Calm water reflects soft golds, purples, and deep blues of the evening sky, while distant tree-lined shores and fading peaks create a sense of stillness and protection. The bond between parent and chick sits at the heart of the scene, peaceful and resolute.

The circular composition draws focus inward, emphasizing closeness and calm. Gentle gradients in the sky and water provide depth without overwhelming the stitcher, while the simplified background keeps attention on the loons themselves. Designed to balance atmosphere with readability, this piece offers a satisfying challenge that remains approachable and rewarding to complete.

🧵 Pattern Details
• 140 x 140 stitches
• 68 DMC colors
• Size: 7.8 x 7.8 inches (19.8 x 19.8 cm) at 18ct Aida
• Size: 7.0 x 7.0 inches (17.8 x 17.8 cm) at 20ct Aida
• Size: 6.4 x 6.4 inches (16.3 x 16.3 cm) at 22ct Aida
• Difficulty: 3/5 (Hard)
• Circular, full-coverage design
• Digital download only
• No physical item will be shipped

📂 What’s Included
You will receive three files with your purchase:
• 1 full-color PDF with symbols
• 1 black-and-white PDF with symbols for easy printing
• 1 .oxs file compatible with popular cross stitch apps and pattern viewers

All files are delivered instantly after purchase.

⚠️ Difficulty Level
• Moderate to high detail in a compact format
• Smooth color transitions in sky and water
• Careful shading around the loons and reflections
• Best approached with steady tension and attention to detail

✨ Perfect For
• Nature and wildlife lovers
• Peaceful, story-driven designs
• Stitchers looking for a focused challenge
• Gifts celebrating family, care, and the outdoors

📌 Please Note
• This listing is for a digital pattern only
• Finished piece shown is for display purposes
• Due to the nature of digital files, refunds are not available

Happy stitching 🪡

💻 AI Disclosure: I use AI to generate each initial image, then carefully edit the image in Photoshop and refine stitches inside my cross stitching software.