Soft-Toned Fatima Portrait in Gentle Pastels
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Fatima refers to the Fátima shrine in Portugal, one of the world's most visited Catholic pilgrimage sites, established after three shepherd children reported an apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1917. The sanctuary has become central to Marian devotion, drawing millions annually who seek spiritual solace and intercession. Depictions of this visionary figure in religious art—whether through painting, sculpture, or needlework—carry the weight of that sacred encounter and the enduring faith it inspired across generations.
- Stitch count: 115 x 165
- 36 colors in the palette
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115 x 165 stitches 36 colors
Pattern description
This portrait captures a serene face rendered in warm, muted tones that shift from soft peach and cream across the complexion to cooler sage and lavender in the surrounding aura. The gentle color palette—36 DMC threads blended across a 115×115 stitch count—creates an almost ethereal quality, with the subject's closed eyes and calm expression conveying quiet devotion and inner peace.
The advanced skill level rewards patient needleworkers with subtle gradations and soft shadows that bring dimension to facial features. Working this pattern on 14-count Aida fabric will yield a finished piece roughly 8×8 inches, ideal for a meditative stitching project that unfolds gradually over weeks of counted cross stitch.
For those seeking meaningful devotional needlework, this design translates beautifully into a framed focal point for a bedroom or prayer space, or as a thoughtful gift honoring Marian devotion. The cool-to-warm color transitions and spiritual subject matter make it equally suitable for quiet contemplation or as a gentle reminder of faith within a home's sacred corner.
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
