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Raven Twisted Vine Skull Bloom Wreath

Hand embroidery pattern PDF

US$2.00

A heavy twisted branch curves beneath the bird and rises along the right edge. Rust berry clusters, olive foliage and two ivory skull-blooms create the circular wreath rhythm. Value hierarchy: Near- black and navy sit in the raven and branch crevices; medium browns structure the wood; rust- orange berries and leaves provide warm contrast; ivory skull-blooms are the brightest accents. Embroidery approach: Establish the branch and vine skeleton first, stitch the raven next, then layer foliage and berries. Add skull-blooms and starbursts last so pale details remain clean.

Intermediate / 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 inch outlines / 3 PDF files

Digital files only. No physical item is shipped.

  • Printable outline pattern8 pages PDF
  • DMC color and stitch guide1 page PDF
  • Optional gridded visual reference2 pages PDF
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About this Raven Twisted Vine Skull Bloom Wreath embroidery pattern

Raven Twisted Vine Skull Bloom Wreath brings celestial and botanical details into a hand-embroidery composition. Study the colored design and outline together before choosing which shapes to shade, outline or simplify. The supplied guide identifies these motifs: A heavy twisted branch curves beneath the bird and rises along the right edge. Rust berry clusters, olive foliage and two ivory skull-blooms create the circular wreath rhythm. Value hierarchy: Near- black and navy sit in the raven and branch crevices; medium browns structure the wood; rust- orange berries and leaves provide warm contrast; ivory skull-blooms are the brightest accents. Embroidery approach: Establish the branch and vine skeleton first, stitch the raven next, then layer foliage and berries. Add skull-blooms and starbursts last so pale details remain clean.

The colored image is a design reference. Thread, fabric and your stitch choices will affect the finished result. Preserve the open spaces around the smaller motifs and test difficult fills on a spare piece of fabric before stitching the main design.

Printable outline preview

This watermarked preview shows the transfer drawing. Clean outlines are included in the purchased pattern PDF.

Choose your hoop size

The outline pages are labeled for 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 inch hoops. Measure the printed design before transfer, because printer margins and fit-to-page settings can affect its dimensions.

A larger version gives fine contours and clustered motifs more room. Select the size that preserves the details you want to stitch.

Color and stitch guidance

The supplied PDF contains the design's DMC color suggestions and stitching guidance. Compare important shades with real floss under your working light.

The supplied guide labels this design intermediate. Allow time for controlled spacing and detailed areas.

warm ivory linen/cotton

Stitching sequence

  1. Transfer and anchor structure Mark the raven silhouette, major branch, rising right-side vine, left botanical arc, skull-bloom circles and star positions. Keep transfer lines light.
  2. Build the woody framework Work the main branch and twisted vines with stem/split stitch, placing deep brown in inner turns and a lighter brown on the upper ridges.
  3. Stitch the raven Outline first, then fill head, breast, wing and tail with feather-direction long-and- short stitches. Add cool teal highlights sparingly over the navy-black base.
  4. Add foliage and warm accents Stitch olive leaves with fishbone/satin stitch, then rust leaves and berry knots. Keep leaf center veins visible where present.
  5. Complete the skull-blooms Pad and satin-fill the two ivory skull-like flowers; add small brown eye sockets, nose and mouth marks with one strand.
  6. Finish celestial details Add copper-gold starbursts, scattered knots and tiny line accents. Clean outlines, secure ends and inspect the open negative space for balance

Review the full guide in your download for motif-specific thread placement. General techniques are covered in pattern transfer methods and finishing an embroidery hoop.

What your download contains

Your purchase opens a private Google Drive folder containing the three listed PDFs. The clean outline is inside the main pattern PDF. The gridded image reference is separate from the surface-embroidery drawing and is not a machine embroidery file or a symbol-by-symbol DMC cross-stitch key.

Download access appears after payment is confirmed, with recovery available through the purchase email. See the delivery policy for access and support details.

Pattern questions

Is this for hand embroidery?

Yes. The outline and stitching guide are for hand embroidery. No machine-ready PES or DST file is included.

Will I receive a physical kit?

No. This is a digital pattern package. Hoops, needles, thread, fabric and a finished piece are not included.

Can I sell a finished embroidery piece?

You may sell small quantities of physical pieces stitched by you under the pattern license. You may not resell or share the digital pattern files.

What if I cannot open or download the files?

Use order recovery or contact support with your order reference. Damaged files, duplicate purchases and delivery problems are covered in the refund policy.

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