Cherub in Sky Blue Soft Pastel Clouds
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 175 x 175
- 30 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 52 times
175 x 108 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This 175×175 stitch counted cross-stitch design captures a peaceful cherub floating against a dreamy sky rendered in soft pastels. The gentle figure holds a quilted heart overhead, framed by wispy white clouds that drift across the composition. The cool blue palette creates a serene, heavenly mood perfect for nurseries or spiritual spaces.
Stitchers pursuing advanced needlework will find this pattern richly rewarding, employing 30 DMC thread colors to achieve the subtle gradations of skin tone, cloud texture, and sky depth. The medium-large scale of 175 stitches makes this an engaging project on standard Aida fabric, allowing enough space for color blending and detail work that brings the angel's gentle expression to life. Ideal as a baptism gift, nursery décor, or meaningful keepsake for new parents.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 175 x 108 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 12.5 x 7.7 inches or 318 x 196 mm
Suggested Material Size: 18.4 x 13.6 inches or 468 x 346 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
