Soft Pastel Ballet Pointe Shoes in Repose
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Ballet pointe shoes are specialized footwear worn by professional and advanced dancers to perform on the tips of their toes. The shoe's reinforced toe box, or "block," supports the dancer's weight and allows the elegant extension of the leg required in classical ballet. Pointe work represents one of the most physically demanding and visually distinctive aspects of ballet technique, requiring years of training and conditioning to master safely.
- Stitch count: 109 x 114
- 18 colors in the palette
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109 x 114 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
Ballet pointe shoes are rendered in gentle warm and cool tones across this 109×109 stitch intermediate-level pattern. The composition captures two shoes in a relaxed pose—one lying diagonally across the lower left, the other resting at an angle on the upper right—creating a sense of quiet elegance and graceful stillness. With 18 DMC thread colors blending soft grays, blues, and peachy neutrals, the design evokes the delicate, worn-in quality of a dancer's beloved footwear. Perfect for ballet enthusiasts, dance teachers, or anyone drawn to the quiet artistry of pointe work, this counted cross stitch on Aida fabric offers a rewarding intermediate challenge and makes a meaningful keepsake for a studio or bedroom.
Material Type: Aida Generic Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 109 x 114 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.8 x 8.1 inches or 198 x 207 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.7 x 14 inches or 348 x 357 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
