Cool-Toned Ballerina in Graceful Arabesque Pose
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Ballerinas are trained dancers who perform classical ballet, one of the most demanding and refined forms of theatrical dance. The arabesque—a standing pose with one leg extended behind the body and arms positioned gracefully—is a fundamental position in ballet vocabulary, prized for its elegance and the strength required to execute it with apparent effortlessness. Ballet has its roots in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century and flourished into its classical form in Russia and France during the 18th and 19th centuries, becoming a global art form celebrated for its technical precision, artistic expression, and sheer physical beauty.
- Stitch count: 115 x 165
- 28 colors in the palette
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115 x 165 stitches 28 colors
Pattern description
This intermediate-level counted cross-stitch captures a ballerina mid-arabesque, rendered in soft blues and cool pastels that evoke both movement and serenity. The 115 × 115 stitch count and 28 DMC thread colors reward patient needlework with subtle tonal shifts across the tutu, creating dimension and flow. The pose—one arm lifted, leg extended—is a classical ballet moment, making this pattern ideal for dance enthusiasts or anyone drawn to graceful figurative embroidery. Stitched on Aida fabric with the provided DMC palette, the cool color mood gives the design an ethereal, almost ice-ballet quality that works beautifully as wall art or a heartfelt gift for a dancer.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 115 x 165 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.2 x 11.8 inches or 209 x 299 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.1 x 17.7 inches or 359 x 449 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
