Children Reading Book with Pastel Palette Embroidery
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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: 211 x 211
- 28 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 41 times
211 x 154 stitches 28 colors
Pattern description
Two cheerful children sit atop an open book in this whimsical cross-stitch composition. The boy in bright yellow and the girl in soft blue dangle their legs playfully over the book's edge, celebrating the joy of reading and learning. The gentle pastel tones—soft yellows, sky blues, and warm skin tones—create an inviting, cheerful mood perfect for a child's bedroom or nursery.
With 211 x 211 stitches and 28 DMC thread colors, this advanced-level counted cross-stitch project offers experienced needleworkers a satisfying challenge. The intricate pixelated details and varied color palette demand precision and patience, rewarding careful stitching with a charming result. Ideal for Aida fabric, the design works beautifully as a personalized gift for young readers or as meaningful wall art that celebrates the lifelong gift of literacy and imagination.
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: 211 x 154 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 15.1 x 11 inches or 383 x 279 mm
Suggested Material Size: 21 x 16.9 inches or 533 x 429 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
