Happy Easter Chocolate Egg Cross-Stitch
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Easter eggs, whether chocolate or decorated in hard-boiled form, have symbolized renewal and springtime resurrection for centuries across cultures. The chocolate egg as a gift tradition truly took off in Victorian England and 19th-century Europe, when confectioners began crafting ornate eggs filled with surprises—a luxury that eventually became the beloved Easter custom we know today. Decorated eggs themselves, of course, predate chocolate by millennia: from pagan spring rituals to early Christian symbolism, the egg's transformation from plain shell to treasure has made it one of the season's most enduring and universally recognized emblems.
- Stitch count: 95 x 65
- 10 colors in the palette
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95 x 65 stitches 10 colors
Pattern description
"Happy Easter!" stitched in forest green welcomes springtime celebration with a warm, richly colored chocolate egg at its center. This intermediate counted cross-stitch pattern uses ten DMC thread colors to build a dimensional confection: golden yellows and browns create the egg's rounded form, while vibrant greens and reds accent the decorative band encircling it. A bold geometric border frames the composition in deep red, giving the piece a homespun, vintage Easter-card appeal perfect for spring décor or gifting to family.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 95 x 65 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.8 x 4.6 inches or 172 x 118 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.7 x 10.5 inches or 322 x 268 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
