For sale is Winged Lion Monochrome Counted Cross Stitch Pattern in PDF Format.

This design is done for 1 color of your choice and is re-charted from Antique Filet Crochet charts.

The winged lion is a mythological creature that resembles a lion with bird-like wings that dates back to ancient times. It is a symbol used to give an immediate and unique sign of identity and power. The winged lion is found in various forms especially in ancient and medieval civilizations. There were different mythological adaptions for the winged lion:

• Lamassu or shedu in Mesopotamian mythology was depicted as a winged lion. It was often depicted with a bull's body instead of a lion's body.

• The griffin in classical mythology was depicted as a lion-eagle creature. Griffin-like creatures were depicted in Egyptian and Persian mythology.

• The first beast in the first vision of the biblical prophet Daniel resembled a winged lion.

• The winged lion was the heraldic symbol of Mark the Evangelist.

• The Goetic demon Vapula was depicted as a winged lion.

Monochrome picture means using black and white colors OR variations of tones of the same color. Also some can say that monochrome image consists of a single color against neutral background.

This design is done for 1 DMC color of your choice. If you choose your own colors for cross stitching this design – the result will be different. DMC color(s) are suggested, not binding/obligatory and can be changed per your needs or preferences.

Please, note that design images are shown on different colors of aida fabric for your visual on how different colors of background change the whole design. Feel free to choose any background color for your personal preference.

Pattern description:

Pattern #CR_245
Format – digital PDF file
Fabric – Aida 14 Count
Size – 91 w x 145 h stitches – 6 1/2” w x 10 1/4" h
Color – 1
Threads - DMC

PDF Pattern will include:

1. Picture of design with grid and without grid.
2. Enlarged Chart of the Design in Black and White symbols.
3. Name of the DMC color.
4. Number of strands.
5. Sizes of finished work for 16 and 18 Count Fabric.
6. Full Stitch Count.
7. Estimated Skein Information.

I will email the PDF’s files per your order within 24 – 48 hours after receiving the payment, usually sooner. The PDF file(s) will be sent to the email account associated with your order/account on this website. Please be sure to provide a valid email address when you are checking out. 

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This pattern is for you own personal use. Please, do not copy, share, reproduce or distribute this whole pattern or any part of it.
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