Warm Chestnut Horse Portrait, Jewel-Toned
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Horses have been central to human civilization for millennia, valued for their strength, speed, and grace across agriculture, warfare, sport, and companionship. The chestnut coloring—a reddish-brown coat—is one of the most recognizable and cherished horse colorations, prized in both working breeds and show horses for its striking, warm appearance that seems to glow in natural light.
- Stitch count: 96 x 100
- 12 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 78 times
96 x 100 stitches 29 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch portrait captures a chestnut horse in profile, rendered in rich, warm tones across 29 DMC thread colors. The composition emphasizes the horse's muscular neck and refined features, with a color palette ranging from deep burgundy and forest green in the shadows to golden amber and cream in the highlights. At 96×96 stitches on Aida fabric, this intermediate-level design rewards careful attention to color blending and shading to achieve the subtle depth and dimension visible in the completed piece, making it ideal for experienced needleworkers seeking a realistic animal portrait.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 96 x 100 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.9 x 7.1 inches or 174 x 181 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.8 x 13 inches or 324 x 331 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
