Blonde Woman Gazing Through Soft Clouds
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The human face has long captivated artists as a subject of profound personal expression—a window into mood, character, and inner life. Portraiture in needlework demands particular skill to render the delicate proportions of features and skin tones across a grid, transforming thousands of tiny stitches into recognizable emotion and presence. This downward gaze suggests quiet reflection, vulnerability, or introspection—states the tradition of portrait embroidery has sought to preserve for centuries.
- Stitch count: 123 x 154
- 29 colors in the palette
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123 x 154 stitches 29 colors
Pattern description
This 123×123 stitch intermediate pattern captures a serene, introspective moment through a pixelated portrait of a young woman with pale blonde hair, her gaze directed thoughtfully downward. The composition merges her gentle facial features in warm peachy and tan tones with a dreamy cloudscape in cool blues and whites, creating a contemplative mood that feels both ethereal and grounded. Using 29 DMC thread colors on Aida fabric, the design balances skin-tone subtlety with atmospheric depth, making it rewarding for stitchers ready to master mid-range color blending and layered composition techniques.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 123 x 154 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.8 x 11 inches or 223 x 279 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.7 x 16.9 inches or 373 x 429 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
