Jewel-Toned Egg on Pedestal Stand
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Imperial Fabergé eggs were elaborate jeweled objects commissioned by Russian nobility, most famously by the Romanov dynasty. Each egg was a masterwork of metalwork, enameling, and gemstone setting, designed as Easter gifts and containing hidden mechanical surprises or miniature scenes. The eggs stand as iconic symbols of Russian imperial craftsmanship and extravagance, celebrated today as some of the world's most valuable decorative art objects, with surviving examples housed in major museums and private collections worldwide.
- Stitch count: 55 x 120
- 26 colors in the palette
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55 x 120 stitches 26 colors
Pattern description
This cross-stitch pattern captures a richly colored Fabergé egg mounted on an elegant pedestal base, rendered in warm jewel tones of burgundy, rose, and deep gold. The design features 26 DMC thread colors across 55×55 stitches, offering intermediate stitchers a rewarding project with subtle color gradations that create dimension and depth.
The composition balances the ornate egg—crowned with a pale cream center and intricate detailing—against a structured, columned pedestal that grounds the piece. The color palette shifts from warm coral and plum tones in the egg itself to earthier browns and muted purples in the base, giving the work a classical, antiquarian feel. Stitched on Aida fabric with the provided DMC color chart, this pattern yields a striking small-scale artwork perfect for framing or displaying as a decorative accent in a study, bedroom, or collector's shelf.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 55 x 120 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3.9 x 8.6 inches or 100 x 218 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9.8 x 14.5 inches or 250 x 368 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
