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Dalada Maligawa Temple with Cool Muted Tones

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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: 169 x 169
  • 30 colors in the palette
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Dalada Maligawa free cross-stitch pattern

169 x 225 stitches 30 colors

Pattern description

The Dalada Maligawa, a sacred Buddhist temple, takes shape across 169 x 169 stitches in this counted cross-stitch pattern with distinctive cool, muted coloring. The architectural composition showcases the temple's distinctive peaked roof and ornate detailing, rendered in soft sage greens and warm ivory tones that create a serene, contemplative mood.

Stitchers tackling this advanced-level pattern will appreciate the 30 DMC thread colors that bring depth and dimension to the intricate temple structure. The composition demands precision and patience, making it an ideal project for experienced needleworkers seeking a meaningful challenge that honors Buddhist sacred architecture.

This pattern makes an exceptional gift for spiritual practitioners, architecture enthusiasts, or anyone drawn to Buddhist culture and iconography. Framed upon completion, it becomes a tranquil focal point for a meditation space, study, or room dedicated to peaceful reflection. The cool-toned palette ensures it complements contemporary and traditional home décor seamlessly.

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: 169 x 225 stitches

Sewn Design Size: 12.1 x 16.1 inches or 307 x 408 mm

Suggested Material Size: 18 x 22 inches or 457 x 558 mm

Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands