Soft Pastel Ballerina in Arabesque Pose
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Ballet is a classical form of dance originating in Renaissance Italy and refined in France and Russia, celebrated for its technical precision, grace, and storytelling through movement. The arabesque—a hallmark pose where a dancer extends one leg behind while holding the other straight and rotating the hips—exemplifies balance, control, and the elongation of the line that defines ballet's aesthetic ideal.
- Stitch count: 122 x 155
- 30 colors in the palette
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122 x 155 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch captures a graceful ballerina frozen mid-movement in a soft, ethereal palette of creams, pale blues, and warm taupes. Rendered across 122×122 stitches using 30 DMC thread colors, the design showcases the dancer's extended leg and poised upper body with remarkable dimension and flow. The intermediate skill level offers an engaging stitch journey without overwhelming complexity, making it ideal for needleworkers ready to tackle subtle color blending and figure work on standard Aida fabric.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 122 x 155 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.7 x 11.1 inches or 221 x 281 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.6 x 17 inches or 371 x 431 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
