Upward-Gazing Sea Turtle in Cool Blues
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Sea turtles are ancient mariners, with some species migrating thousands of miles across ocean currents throughout their lifetime. They navigate using the Earth's magnetic field and return to the same beaches where they were born to lay their own eggs, a journey that can span decades. Despite their slow-moving appearance on land, these reptiles are surprisingly graceful underwater swimmers, gliding through the ocean with a hypnotic rhythm.
- Stitch count: 184 x 103
- 30 colors in the palette
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184 x 103 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This cool-toned cross-stitch captures a sea turtle in profile, its head tilted upward against a gradient backdrop of deep blue water and muted aqua-green seabed. The 184×184 stitch pattern uses 30 DMC thread colors to render subtle texture across the shell and skin, making this an advanced needlework project that rewards patience with fine detail work. Perfect for ocean lovers and marine-life enthusiasts, this counted cross-stitch design works beautifully on 14-count Aida fabric as a meditative stitching experience or framed coastal home décor.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 184 x 103 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 13.1 x 7.4 inches or 334 x 187 mm
Suggested Material Size: 19 x 13.3 inches or 484 x 337 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
