Rainbow Over Clouds Cross-Stitch Pattern
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Rainbows are a radial, layered concentric-arc composition—nature's own prismatic display created when light refracts through water droplets. Each band of color (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet) appears in the same order every time due to the physics of light wavelength refraction, making the rainbow a perfect subject for geometric pattern work with its built-in symmetry and pleasing color gradation.
- Stitch count: 70 x 42
- 8 colors in the palette
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70 x 42 stitches 8 colors
Pattern description
This cheerful rainbow pattern captures a bright, optimistic moment in just 70×70 stitches—perfect for stitchers new to counted cross-stitch. The composition is beautifully simple: a full spectrum arc in bold jewel tones (red, yellow, green, blue, purple) arcs gracefully above a pair of fluffy clouds rendered in soft cream and pale yellow. White sparkles pepper the sky, adding a magical twinkle that lifts the whole design.
Eight DMC thread colors keep the palette focused and the stitching straightforward, making this a genuine beginner-friendly project that doesn't sacrifice visual impact. The bold, blocky color transitions on Aida fabric create a satisfying, graphic quality—each stitch is clearly visible and contributes to the cheerful mood. This design works beautifully framed in a child's room, as a gift for new parents, or incorporated into a birth sampler. Its universal optimism and primary-plus-secondary color scheme make it equally appealing to kids and the adults stitching for them.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 70 x 42 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5 x 3 inches or 127 x 76 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.9 x 8.9 inches or 277 x 226 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
