Shirdi Sai Baba in Soft Pastel Tones
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Shirdi Sai Baba (c. 1838–1918) was an Indian spiritual master revered across Hindu, Muslim, and Christian traditions alike. Based at his small temple in the village of Shirdi in Maharashtra, he taught a path of devotion, service, and surrender, attracting seekers from diverse backgrounds. His gentle wisdom and miracles—both alleged and witnessed—continue to inspire millions of followers worldwide, making his likeness one of the most beloved images in Indian spirituality.
- Stitch count: 128 x 160
- 27 colors in the palette
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128 x 160 stitches 27 colors
Pattern description
This 128×128 stitch pattern captures a serene portrait in gentle cream and rose hues, rendered in 27 DMC thread colors across intermediate-level complexity. The soft color palette—dominated by pale pinks, warm whites, and muted earth tones—creates an inherently meditative mood perfect for devotional needlework. The composition focuses on a contemplative facial expression, with careful shading that brings dignity and calm presence to the finished piece on Aida fabric.
Stitchers will find this design rewarding for its balance of detail work and manageable grid size. The tonal gradation from darker browns in the facial features to lighter highlights in the headwrap and background demonstrates thoughtful color selection that translates beautifully to counted cross stitch. Once framed, this portrait serves as a meaningful focal point for a meditation space or altar area, offering both a satisfying needlework project and a spiritually uplifting finished piece suitable for personal practice or as a gift for devotees.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 128 x 160 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9.1 x 11.4 inches or 232 x 290 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15 x 17.3 inches or 382 x 440 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
