Soft Pastel Moonstone with Cool Blue Depths
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Moonstone is an orthoclase feldspar prized for its distinctive adularescence—a soft, milky glow that seems to float beneath the surface as light moves across the stone. This optical phenomenon, caused by thin layers of feldspar within the crystal structure, has made moonstone precious in jewelry and folklore for centuries, often associated with calm, intuition, and lunar mystery.
- Stitch count: 49 x 59
- 27 colors in the palette
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49 x 59 stitches 27 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern captures the ethereal beauty of a moonstone with remarkable subtlety. The 49×49 stitch count creates an intimate oval composition filled with gentle gradations—pale cream and soft yellow at the center bloom outward through seafoam greens and cool lavenders, anchored by deeper slate and dusty blue tones at the edges. Working with 27 DMC thread colors requires patience and attention to shade transitions, making it a rewarding intermediate-level project.
Moonstone's luminous quality comes through in the soft, muted palette and the careful placement of lighter and darker values that create depth and dimension. Stitched on Aida fabric using traditional counted cross-stitch technique, this pattern works beautifully as a framed piece or as part of a collection celebrating gemstone designs. The cool, contemplative color mood makes it equally suited to modern minimalist décor or as a meditative stitching experience for needleworkers seeking a smaller, focused project.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 49 x 59 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3.5 x 4.2 inches or 89 x 107 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9.4 x 10.1 inches or 239 x 257 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
