Portrait of a Woman with Shoulder-Length Brown Hair
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The human face has long fascinated artists across all mediums, from painting to photography to fiber arts. In cross-stitch, portraiture represents one of the highest technical challenges—the pixelated grid must suggest smooth curves, subtle shadows, and the ineffable quality of a person's expression. The downward-gazing pose here invites quiet introspection, a moment of repose captured in counted stitches. Successfully translating a photorealistic face into the discrete language of thread requires both technical precision and artistic sensitivity to value and hue.
- Stitch count: 100 x 100
- 17 colors in the palette
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100 x 100 stitches 17 colors
Pattern description
This intermediate cross-stitch portrait captures a serene downward gaze with soft, muted earth tones and gentle peach highlights. Worked on 100 x 100 Aida using 17 DMC thread colors, the design demonstrates effective use of color gradation to model the face and create dimension in the dark waves. The cool blue-gray collar accent provides subtle contrast, grounding the composition with a touch of sophistication. This counted cross-stitch project suits stitchers ready to tackle realistic portraiture, where thread selection and careful stitch placement work together to suggest soft lighting and contemplative expression.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 100 x 100 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.1 x 7.1 inches or 181 x 181 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13 x 13 inches or 331 x 331 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
