Girl in Pink Dress with Golden Curls
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Porcelain dolls with curled golden hair and soft features became iconic collectibles in the Victorian and early 20th-century eras, representing idealized childhood innocence and femininity. Their delicate, detailed faces and carefully styled hair made them treasured keepsakes, often passed down through generations as symbols of tender family memories.
- Stitch count: 79 x 120
- 29 colors in the palette
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79 x 120 stitches 29 colors
Pattern description
This soft-pastel cross-stitch depicts a young girl rendered in warm peachy-pink and golden tones, her voluminous curled hair catching light in butter-yellow hues. The composition frames her in three-quarter profile, with delicate shading that builds depth across the 79×79 stitch count. The color palette—gentle pinks, creams, and warm golds—creates an heirloom quality typical of vintage needlework aesthetics.
With 29 DMC thread colors, this intermediate-level pattern offers a rewarding challenge for stitchers ready to move beyond simpler designs. The careful gradation of warm tones requires attention to thread placement and blending, making it an ideal project for refining shading techniques on Aida fabric.
Perfect as a nursery keepsake or framed wall art, this timeless portrait suits cottage décor or classic children's room themes. The refined, gentle mood makes it an excellent gift for new parents or collectors of sentimental cross-stitch patterns.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 79 x 120 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.6 x 8.6 inches or 143 x 218 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.5 x 14.5 inches or 293 x 368 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
