Sleeping Baby with Yellow Blanket Cross-Stitch
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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: 100 x 100
- 30 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 43 times
100 x 90 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
A tender counted cross-stitch portrait capturing a peaceful sleeping infant nestled in soft pillows and wrapped in a warm yellow blanket. The composition centers on the child's serene face against gentle cream and white bedding, with a bright blue sky visible in the background. At 100 x 100 stitches, this intermediate-level design balances manageable size with beautiful detail, making it accessible for stitchers ready to move beyond beginner projects.
The soft pastel palette of warm yellows, creamy taupes, sky blues, and whites creates an exceptionally soothing mood perfect for a nursery or child's bedroom. Using 30 DMC thread colors allows you to build subtle shading and depth in the sleeping figure's face and the folds of fabric. This needlework project works beautifully as a birth announcement gift, a new baby shower present, or a keepsake for a child's room—a gentle reminder of infancy's quiet moments framed and displayed with pride.
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: 100 x 90 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.1 x 6.4 inches or 181 x 163 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13 x 12.3 inches or 331 x 313 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
