Lime-Green Egg Cup with Soft Pastel Tones
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A boiled egg served in a ceramic or china egg cup is a classic breakfast tradition with roots in European dining culture, particularly celebrated in British and Continental morning meals. Soft-boiled eggs in their shells, nestled in decorative egg cups and accompanied by toast soldiers for dunking, remain an iconic and nostalgic preparation method that emphasizes both the ritual and simplicity of a leisurely breakfast.
- Stitch count: 59 x 78
- 17 colors in the palette
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59 x 78 stitches 17 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern captures a cheerful egg cup brimming with a soft, warm-hued boiled egg, rendered in gentle yellows, creams, and pale greens. The composition balances a delicate color palette—soothing lavenders, dusty blues, and muted earth tones accentuate the egg's rounded form—with bright lime-green stitches that bring life to the cup's body and base.
Perfect for breakfast-themed needlework or a whimsical kitchen accent, the 59×59-stitch design uses 17 DMC thread colors to create subtle gradation and depth. At intermediate skill level, stitchers will enjoy the blend of solid fill and shading work, making this an approachable project that rewards careful color placement with a polished, dimensional result suitable for framing or transforming into a small finished piece.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 59 x 78 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.2 x 5.6 inches or 107 x 142 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.1 x 11.5 inches or 257 x 292 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
