Royal Wedding Heart Portrait with Deep Red Romantic Mood
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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: 189 x 189
- 29 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 26 times
189 x 158 stitches 29 colors
Pattern description
A sophisticated counted cross stitch pattern captures an elegant couple in formal attire, framed within a bold heart shape rendered in deep crimson and burgundy tones. The composition balances classic portraiture with romantic symbolism, making this 189 x 189 stitch design a meaningful keepsake for celebrating significant relationships and milestones.
This advanced-level needlework project employs 29 DMC thread colors to achieve the subtle shading and detail work required for the portrait elements and gradient heart background. Stitchers can work this pattern on 14-count Aida fabric using a high-quality DMC floss palette, creating a finished piece approximately 13.5 x 13.5 inches that serves as an elegant wedding gift, anniversary commemoration, or striking home décor accent in traditional or contemporary spaces. The deep jewel-toned palette and formal subject matter make this design particularly suited to formal living areas or as a treasured handmade anniversary present.
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: 189 x 158 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 13.5 x 11.3 inches or 343 x 287 mm
Suggested Material Size: 19.4 x 17.2 inches or 493 x 437 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
