Happy Passover Seder Plate with Bright Jewel Tones
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The Seder plate (Ke'arah) is the centerpiece of the Passover ceremonial meal, holding six symbolic foods that represent different aspects of the Exodus story and Jewish liberation. Each item carries profound meaning: the roasted bone (zeroa) represents the Passover lamb sacrifice, bitter herbs (maror) recall the bitterness of slavery, charoset symbolizes the mortar used by enslaved Hebrews, and the roasted egg (baytzah) signifies both renewal and mourning. The arrangement and order of these foods follow traditions traced back centuries, with variations among different cultural communities—Ashkenazi, Sephardic, and Mizrahi families each maintaining distinct customs in how the plate is organized and which additional items are included.
- Stitch count: 100 x 86
- 32 colors in the palette
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100 x 86 stitches 32 colors
Pattern description
The Hebrew text 'Happy Passover' (חג פסח שמח – Chag Pesach Sameach) arches gracefully above a beautifully rendered Seder plate, the ceremonial dish central to Passover observance. This 100×100 stitch counted cross-stitch pattern captures the symbolic foods in vivid jewel and warm tones: bright yellows for the roasted egg and charoset, forest green for bitter herbs, warm brown for the roasted bone, and soft peachy tones for additional ceremonial elements.
With 32 DMC thread colors and advanced difficulty, this needlework piece demands careful color transitions and precise stitch placement to achieve the dimensional, luminous quality visible in the Seder plate's composition. The oval border in deep blue frames the design with elegance, making it ideal for framing as a permanent Judaica wall hanging or stitching as a meaningful gift for families who observe Passover traditions. The pattern balances symbolic meaning with visual appeal—a meditative project for experienced stitchers seeking to create heirloom-quality religious needlework.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 100 x 86 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.1 x 6.1 inches or 181 x 156 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13 x 12 inches or 331 x 306 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
