Sacred Heart of Jesus in Rich Jewel 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: 149 x 149
- 49 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 122 times
149 x 255 stitches 49 colors
Pattern description
This 149 x 149 stitch pattern captures the Sacred Heart with a powerful jewel-toned palette of deep blues, crimsons, and golds. The figure stands in a graceful contrapposto pose wearing flowing crimson robes with a luminous golden halo that radiates outward. The dark, moody background emphasizes the spiritual presence, while the warm flesh tones and delicate hand positioning create an intimate devotional focus.
Advanced stitchers will find rewarding complexity across 49 DMC thread colors, requiring careful attention to color transitions and shading techniques. The combination of deep blues and rich reds produces an almost stained-glass quality that translates beautifully to counted cross stitch on Aida fabric. This pattern works wonderfully as a devotional piece for home altars, religious settings, or as a meaningful gift for someone seeking spiritual art. The jewel-toned aesthetic makes it equally suitable for framing as stand-alone needlework or incorporating into larger liturgical textile projects.
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: 149 x 255 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10.6 x 18.2 inches or 270 x 463 mm
Suggested Material Size: 16.5 x 24.1 inches or 420 x 613 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
