Soft Pastel Angel with Golden Curls
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Angels have been depicted in Western art and spirituality for centuries as divine messengers and protectors. Cherubic figures with curled golden hair and innocent expressions became especially popular in Renaissance paintings and Victorian-era imagery, symbolizing innocence, peace, and heavenly grace. The halo—a glowing circle above the head—is an ancient visual convention representing holiness and divine light across many religious traditions.
- Stitch count: 84 x 113
- 27 colors in the palette
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84 x 113 stitches 27 colors
Pattern description
This 84×84 stitch counted cross-stitch pattern brings a gentle, cherubic angel to life in soft pastels and warm golds. The design features a delicate figure with bright blonde curls, rosy cheeks, and oversized blue eyes, complete with a simple halo and small wings—a charming subject for needleworkers seeking an intermediate-level project. Using 27 DMC thread colors on Aida fabric, the piece balances intricate detail work in the face and hair with easier fill areas, making it rewarding without being overwhelming. Perfect as a nursery decoration, a gift for new parents, or a sweet seasonal ornament, this pattern works beautifully framed or as a pillow panel.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 84 x 113 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6 x 8.1 inches or 152 x 205 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.9 x 14 inches or 302 x 355 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
