Vintage Nurse at Desk, Cool Blue Palette
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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: 83 x 83
- 29 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 123 times
83 x 102 stitches 29 colors
Pattern description
This intermediate-level cross-stitch pattern captures a retro healthcare worker in a cool-toned office setting, featuring 29 DMC thread colors across an 83×83 stitch count. The design showcases soft blues, warm browns, and crisp whites that evoke a mid-century aesthetic, with charming period details like the desk lamp, flowers, and medical instruments that add nostalgic character to the composition. Perfect for anyone drawn to vintage professional imagery, this pattern combines nostalgic appeal with accessible complexity—ideal for stitchers ready to move beyond beginner projects. The cool color palette and precise pixel-art style make it rewarding to stitch on 14-count Aida fabric, and the finished piece works beautifully as a framed needlework gift for healthcare professionals or as quirky vintage decor that celebrates the history of nursing.
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: 83 x 102 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.9 x 7.3 inches or 151 x 185 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.8 x 13.2 inches or 301 x 335 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
