Bull Shark Cross Stitch Pattern: A Large Print Oil-Painting Style Marine Pattern with Multi-Brand Floss Conversions

By Simone Balman

Rendered in the rich, layered style of an oil painting, this full coverage cross stitch pattern captures a bull shark in its element - a broad, powerful form cutting through luminous deep water, its grey and silver body detailed with extraordinary realism against a shifting backdrop of deep cobalt, teal and aquamarine. Smaller fish drift below, and light fractures through the surface above in shimmering greens and pale blue-white. The finished piece has the quality and presence of serious wildlife art.

This is a full coverage pattern: every square of the fabric is stitched, building the layered tonal depth that makes the oil painting style so compelling in cross stitch. The complex colour work of the water - from dark navy at the base through cobalt and teal to the bright, broken surface light - is what gives this piece its atmosphere and impact. A bold, absorbing project for stitchers who want a finished result that truly stands out.

What is includedA full colour block chart with symbolsA black and white chart with symbols - ideal for printing or working in lower lightA pattern map showing how each chart page connects within the full designMultiple sizing options to scale the design to your preferred fabric count or finished sizeComplete thread requirements with colour quantitiesA professional 14-brand floss conversion legend covering DMC, Anchor, Madeira, Cosmo, J&P Coats, Sullivans, Dimensions, Bucilla, Mary Maxim, Aurifil, Wonderfil, Weeks Dye Works, The Gentle Art and Diamond DotzThree kit conversion colours for stitchers working from pre-packaged kitsStep-by-step beginner instructions covering how to start and finish your project neatlyStitch with what you already own

The 14-brand floss legend makes this pattern fully stash-flexible. Use threads from your existing collection, substitute out-of-stock shades, convert between brands or repurpose leftover threads from previous kits - without needing to purchase anything new before you begin. With fourteen widely used brands covered, you are very likely to find a match for every colour in the design from threads you already have.

About the design

The bull shark is one of the most powerful and widely distributed sharks in the world - a species that commands respect and fascination in equal measure. This design translates that presence into cross stitch with the depth and realism of an oil painting, using complex layered colour work to capture both the physical power of the animal and the luminous beauty of its underwater environment. The result works beautifully as a framed statement piece for a home or office interior, as a striking gift for anyone fascinated by sharks or marine life, or as a landmark project for a stitcher who wants to produce something genuinely impressive.

Design Details:

Stitch Count: 220 x 220 StitchesUsed Area: 14 ct (39,9 x 39,9 cm) (15,7 x 15,7 in.)Coverage: FullPalette: DMC - Used: 27 (2 strands)Fabric Suggestion: 14ct Aida (works on 16/18/20/25ct as well)Stitches: Full cross stitchesSkill Level: Beginner / Intermediate

This cross-stitch pattern book includes:

Color block and black & white symbol versionsA complete DMC thread list and sizing guideA visual pattern map for easy page navigationStep-by-step cross-stitch instructions for beginnersDesigned in large print format for easy use while stitchingMulti-brand floss chart (14 brands + 3 kit palettes + Diamond Dotz(R) conversions).

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G3HSG1XJ
• ISBN13: 9798275600278
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"