Francois Rabelais Portrait in Warm Rustic 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: 150 x 150
- 17 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 21 times
150 x 200 stitches 17 colors
Pattern description
A pixelated portrait captures the Renaissance scholar with striking period authenticity, rendered in seventeen carefully selected DMC thread colors that blend warm browns, creams, and muted golds. The distinctive broad-brimmed hat and contemplative expression emerge beautifully from the cross-stitch grid, creating a dignified study of intellectual history perfect for literary enthusiasts and history buffs.
This 150 x 150 stitch counted cross stitch pattern offers intermediate-level stitchers an engaging project that balances detail with achievability. The warm rustic palette—dominated by earthy tones and naturalistic shading—ensures the portrait remains forgiving to work with while delivering impressive visual impact on 14-count or 18-count Aida fabric.
Frame this finished piece above a library shelf, study, or in a gallery wall celebrating great thinkers and writers. Whether you're drawn to Renaissance history, literary classics, or cross-stitch portraiture as an art form, this pattern delivers a sophisticated finished work suitable for both personal collection and thoughtful gift-giving to the scholar or classics lover in your life.
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: 150 x 200 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10.7 x 14.3 inches or 272 x 363 mm
Suggested Material Size: 16.6 x 20.2 inches or 422 x 513 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
