Saint Therese with Roses Warm Rustic Portrait
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Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (1873–1897) was a French Carmelite nun who, despite her short life and cloistered existence, became one of Catholicism's most beloved modern saints. She advocated a 'Little Way'—finding holiness in small, ordinary acts—and is traditionally associated with roses as symbols of her spiritual legacy. She was canonized in 1925 and declared a Doctor of the Church in 1997.
- Stitch count: 150 x 150
- 30 colors in the palette
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150 x 150 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
Therese of Lisieux appears in this intermediate cross-stitch pattern as a serene portrait in warm earth tones, her habit rendered in deep browns against soft cream and peachy backgrounds. The composition draws the eye upward through her gentle expression while she holds a cascade of delicate roses—her iconic spiritual attribute—near her shoulder, creating a graceful focal point.
The 150 x 150 stitch count offers approachable complexity for needleworkers ready to move beyond simple designs. With thirty DMC thread colors, the palette balances rich chocolate browns with pale flesh tones and gentle rose hues, building depth through subtle shading rather than bold contrast.
Working this pattern on 14-count Aida fabric will yield a finished piece roughly 11 by 11 inches—an ideal size for framing above a bedside table, dresser, or prayer corner. Therese's popularity among Catholic households makes this portrait suitable as a meaningful gift for first communions, confirmations, or quiet spaces of devotion.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 150 x 150 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10.7 x 10.7 inches or 272 x 272 mm
Suggested Material Size: 16.6 x 16.6 inches or 422 x 422 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
