Jewel-Toned Pencil Row Pattern
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Pencils have been essential writing and drawing tools for centuries, evolving from natural graphite wrapped in wood to the precision instruments we know today. Each colored pencil represents not just a writing medium but a gateway to creativity—from schoolchildren learning to write through to professional artists sketching masterpieces. The variety of colors in this lineup speaks to the joy of choice and expression that pencils offer.
- Stitch count: 131 x 92
- 28 colors in the palette
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131 x 92 stitches 28 colors
Pattern description
A striking array of sharpened pencils arranged in a vertical lineup creates bold visual impact with rich, jewel-like colors. From deep navy and emerald green to vibrant orange, magenta, and golden yellow, each pencil is rendered with meticulous shading that brings dimensional depth to this familiar stationery motif. The 131×131 stitch count offers intermediate-level stitchers a satisfying medium-scale project.
This pattern showcases 28 DMC thread colors that blend seamlessly to capture the natural gradation from wood to graphite to colored core. The composition works beautifully as a framed piece for a creative workspace, study, or artist's studio, celebrating the humble pencil's role in sketching, writing, and dreaming. The counted cross stitch structure on Aida fabric ensures crisp color definition and a polished, gallery-ready finish when complete.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 131 x 92 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9.4 x 6.6 inches or 238 x 167 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15.3 x 12.5 inches or 388 x 317 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
