Girl in Blue Dress by Waterside Flowers
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Girls and childhood have long been subjects of sentimental art and needlework traditions. The figure here—with her contemplative posture, gentle expression, and proximity to natural beauty—evokes the Victorian and early twentieth-century aesthetic of girlhood as a tender, fleeting moment of innocence and wonder, often immortalized in portraiture and domestic craftsmanship to preserve that ephemeral grace.
- Stitch count: 126 x 142
- 28 colors in the palette
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126 x 142 stitches 28 colors
Pattern description
A serene portrait of a girl in a soft blue dress, seated peacefully beside a sun-dappled garden near water's edge, captures the gentle spirit of intermediate cross-stitch needlework. The design uses 28 DMC thread colors across 126×126 stitches to render delicate details—from her brunette curls and pink flower accessory to the layered pastels of blooming florals in magenta, coral, and cream. Soft blues and creams dominate the palette, creating a calm, summery mood perfect for framing or gifting to someone who loves serene nature themes and classic feminine imagery.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 126 x 142 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9 x 10.1 inches or 229 x 258 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.9 x 16 inches or 379 x 408 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
