Holy Cup with Wheat and Grapes Ornament
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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: 230 x 230
- 53 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 87 times
230 x 253 stitches 53 colors
Pattern description
This advanced cross-stitch features a jewel-toned palette of deep greens, rich burgundy, and golden accents arranged around an ornate chalice centerpiece. The composition balances spiritual symbolism with natural elements—a decorative cross crowns the top, while wheat sheaves and clustered grapes flank the ornamental cup below, creating a design rich with Eucharistic meaning. The 230 x 230 stitch count demands precision and patience from experienced needleworkers.
With 53 DMC thread colors to blend and layer, this pattern presents a rewarding technical challenge. The intricate detailing in the cross itself, the delicate scrollwork adorning the cup, and the dimensional rendering of the fruit require careful attention to color gradation and shading techniques. Stitchers will appreciate the opportunity to master advanced blending and thread manipulation across multiple hues.
Perfect for devotional spaces, this needlework celebrates harvest abundance and spiritual nourishment through its symbolic pairing of bread-wheat and wine-grapes with the holy cup. The finished piece works beautifully as a framed ornament, wall hanging, or cherished gift for those with deep faith traditions. Printed DMC thread charts make this complex design manageable when worked on 14-count Aida fabric.
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: 230 x 253 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 16.4 x 18.1 inches or 417 x 459 mm
Suggested Material Size: 22.3 x 24 inches or 567 x 609 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
