Pigeon
A pigeon needlepoint canvas rendered in crisp, charming detail — a beginner-friendly bird design that celebrates the humble city pigeon with a playful, modern sensibility. With its iridescent teal and violet neck, soft gray body, bright red feet, and graphic blue wing markings, this pigeon canvas brings a beloved urban bird into the world of refined needlepoint.
Often overlooked but endlessly familiar, the pigeon has long been part of city life, public squares, rooftops, parks, and neighborhood streets. This design turns that everyday presence into something whimsical and collectible: a small portrait of a bird with plenty of personality.
Finished as framed bird art, a small decorative accent, or a playful piece for an apartment, study, entryway, or gallery wall, this pigeon needlepoint canvas is especially lovely for bird lovers, city dwellers, New Yorkers, urban naturalists, and anyone with affection for the wonderfully ordinary creatures around us.
DETAILS
— Mesh count: 14
— Skill level: Beginner
— Canvas size: Square 4x4 inches
— Finishing suggestions: Framed bird art, a small decorative accent, or a finished needlepoint piece for an apartment, study, entryway, gallery wall, or sitting room.
KIT OPTIONS
1. Canvas Only — the printed canvas alone, for needleworkers kitting from their own stash.
2.Kit with DMC Pearl Cotton #5 — the canvas plus everything needed to begin. Kit includes coordinating DMC Pearl Cotton #5 pre-selected in each design color, a tapestry needle in the right size for the mesh, a needle threader, embroidery scissors, a mesh stash bag, and a color-keyed insert card.
GIFTING
A charming gift for bird lovers, pigeon enthusiasts, city dwellers, New Yorkers, apartment decorators, beginner needlepoint makers, and anyone who loves animals with a little humor and personality. Also perfect as a playful housewarming gift, birthday gift, hostess gift, or small creative project for someone new to needlepoint.
Everinscription is a modern needlepoint atelier devoted to everlasting beauty. Inspired by classical and painterly traditions, each needlepoint canvas is designed to become your very own work of art.
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Included in Your Everinscription Kit
We include everything you need to begin your canvas right away — no extra trips to the needlework shop, no guessing about colors or quantities. Just open, thread your needle, and enjoy.
- Hand-Selected Threads in every color your design calls for
- A Printed Color Key with thread guide and strand count
- A Tapestry Needle sized to your canvas mesh
- A Classic Needle Threader
- A pair of Golden Stork Embroidery Scissors
- A Mesh Stash Bag to keep your project organized
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DMC or Vineyard Silk — Which Is Right for You?
DMC 6-Strand Mouliné
Our standard kit features DMC's beloved long-staple Egyptian cotton, trusted by needleworkers for generations. With over 500 colors — the widest palette available — every subtle variation in your design is matched with precision, so the richness of each canvas truly comes through. DMC is also the most cost-effective option, making it an especially wonderful choice for beginners and anyone building a collection.
Vineyard Silk Classic
Our luxe kit elevates your work with pure Chinese silk. The luminous sheen of silk gives your finished piece a depth and glow that cotton simply cannot replicate — you will see the difference. With 239 carefully curated colors, Vineyard Silk is for the needleworker who wants her finished piece to truly radiate.