Soft Pastel Virgin Mary Cross-Stitch Portrait
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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: 115 x 115
- 36 colors in the palette
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115 x 165 stitches 36 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern captures a serene portrait rendered in warm, muted tones that create an ethereal quality perfect for devotional needlework. The delicate interplay of peachy skin tones, soft golden highlights, and subtle blue undertones gives the composition a luminous, contemplative mood that transcends typical religious imagery.
At 115 x 115 stitches with 36 DMC thread colors, this intermediate-to-advanced pattern demands precision and patience but rewards stitchers with remarkable depth and dimension. The careful blending of hues—from creamy ivory and pale ochre to soft rose and cool blue—requires close attention to color placement and thread selection, making it an ideal project for experienced needleworkers seeking a meditative challenge.
Perfect as a spiritual keepsake or meaningful gift for any home with Catholic traditions, this portrait works beautifully framed above a prayer corner or displayed in a bedroom or study. The gentle, introspective expression and soothing color palette make it equally suitable for personal devotional spaces or as a lasting heirloom piece that celebrates faith through the timeless art of embroidery.
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: 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
