It seems that the "calling" birds of the Fourth Day of Christmas were originally "colly" birds. Colly, meaning black, is derived from the Old World word for coal. Stitch this design as a greeting card or simply frame it. A card pack containing a trifold card with envelope, printed greeting page and assembly instructions is available for purchase - email ljjstitcher@verizon.net.
Counted cross stitch pattern. Stitch count: 90 x 50. Model stitched on 16ct Antique White Aida using DMC floss.