Lord's Prayer with Golden Halo Saint Portrait
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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: 143 x 143
- 9 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 103 times
143 x 73 stitches 9 colors
Pattern description
This intermediate-level cross stitch captures the full text of the Lord's Prayer in handwritten script, paired with a serene portrait of a saint figure rendered in soft gray and brown tones beneath a luminous golden halo. The 143×143 stitch count and nine DMC thread colors create a meditative composition that works beautifully on 14-count Aida fabric.
The warm, earthy color palette combined with the radiant yellow halo creates an inviting spiritual focal point perfect for bedrooms, prayer rooms, or as a meaningful gift for religious milestones. The careful lettering of the complete prayer text makes this needlework piece both a visual devotion and a readable affirmation of faith. Stitchers seeking a project with moderate complexity will appreciate the balance of solid figure work and detailed lettering that brings both visual and spiritual depth to the finished piece.
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: 143 x 73 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10.2 x 5.2 inches or 259 x 132 mm
Suggested Material Size: 16.1 x 11.1 inches or 409 x 282 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
