Rambam Portrait in Warm Rustic Tones
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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: 122 x 122
- 16 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 30 times
122 x 156 stitches 16 colors
Pattern description
This cross-stitch pattern captures a dignified bearded figure wearing traditional wrapped head covering and rich brown garments, rendered in warm earth tones that evoke heritage and timelessness. The 122 x 122 stitch count creates a medium-sized portrait ideal for framing, while the soft amber and brown color palette conveys both wisdom and warmth. The pattern's intermediate skill level makes it accessible to experienced stitchers ready for portraiture work.
Stitched on Aida fabric with 16 carefully selected DMC thread colors, this needlework project offers engaging detail work through the facial features and intricate folds of the turban wrapping. The composition balances the subject's contemplative gaze with the structured geometry of traditional dress, creating a portrait suitable for displaying in home libraries, studies, or spaces celebrating cultural heritage and scholarly tradition. The downloadable PDF chart provides precise guidance for recreating this historically significant figure in counted cross stitch.
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: 122 x 156 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.7 x 11.1 inches or 221 x 283 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.6 x 17 inches or 371 x 433 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
