Rainbow Ice Cream Sundae Soft Pastels
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Ice cream sundaes represent a timeless American dessert tradition dating back to the late 19th century. The specific combination of ice cream, waffle cone, whipped cream, and cherry garnish became a popular soda fountain staple during the early 1900s. The waffle cone itself was popularized at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, where it was first paired with ice cream. Sundaes emerged partly as a way to circumvent Sunday "blue laws" that prohibited selling ice cream sodas on the Sabbath—the treat offered an alternative indulgence. Today, sundaes remain iconic desserts, symbolizing simple pleasure and nostalgia for mid-century confectionery culture.
- Stitch count: 98 x 131
- 27 colors in the palette
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98 x 131 stitches 27 colors
Pattern description
A whimsical sundae in soft pastels captures the joy of frozen treats in counted cross stitch. This design features a generous scoop of rich burgundy ice cream crowned with a golden waffle cone, all perched in a pale turquoise cup. Small pink hearts float across the bowl, while a mint-green cherry sits atop—a charming detail that adds personality to this 98 × 98 stitch composition. The intermediate-skill pattern uses 27 DMC thread colors to blend subtle gradations, making it an engaging project that rewards careful color transitions. Perfect for a kitchen or bakery-themed needlework collection, this sweet motif works beautifully on natural Aida fabric.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 98 x 131 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7 x 9.4 inches or 178 x 238 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.9 x 15.3 inches or 328 x 388 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
