Reverent Hands with Glowing Chalice, Warm Jewel-Toned
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The chalice—a vessel steeped in both Christian and pre-Christian symbolism—represents sacrifice, communion, and the covenant between the divine and human. In Christian tradition, the chalice holds wine during the Eucharist, making it one of Christianity's most sacred objects. Medieval and Renaissance art frequently depicted the chalice held aloft by hands or angelic figures, emphasizing its role as a conduit of grace. The chalice's capacity to hold precious liquid became metaphorical: a vessel receiving and containing divine blessing, transforming an ordinary drinking cup into one of the faith's most recognizable icons.
- Stitch count: 150 x 220
- 30 colors in the palette
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150 x 220 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This intermediate counted cross-stitch pattern captures a moment of sacred devotion through richly layered DMC thread work. Depicted are two hands cradling a luminous chalice, rendered in warm amber and cream tones that radiate outward, while deep burgundy and wine hues ground the composition in solemnity. The 150×150 stitch count and 30-color palette demand patience and precision, rewarding careful stitchers with dimensional depth and a sense of spiritual reverence that reads clearly from a distance.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 150 x 220 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10.7 x 15.7 inches or 272 x 399 mm
Suggested Material Size: 16.6 x 21.6 inches or 422 x 549 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
