Solid Black Spade Silhouette Motif
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The spade suit symbol originates from European playing cards, where it traditionally represents the clergy or nobility in some historical card systems. Today it's simply one of four equal suits in standard decks, recognized worldwide for card games and divination practices. Its upside-down heart shape with a stem is instantly iconic — a symbol that has remained virtually unchanged for centuries of card and textile design.
- Stitch count: 17 x 17
- 1 colors in the palette
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17 x 17 stitches 1 colors
Pattern description
A classic suit symbol rendered in bold solid black, this spade motif captures the clean geometric elegance of playing-card imagery. The design's simple, monochromatic approach makes it an ideal beginner project — just 17×17 stitches using a single DMC thread color on Aida fabric. With its minimal stitch count and uncomplicated color work, stitchers can complete this pattern in an afternoon, making it perfect for learning foundational cross-stitch techniques without overwhelming detail.
The spade works beautifully as a small accent patch, bookmark corner, or repeating border element in a larger needlework composition. Its compact size and stark silhouette suit contemporary or vintage-inspired home décor, card game enthusiasts' crafts, or layered textile art projects. Whether framed alone or combined with matching hearts, diamonds, and clubs, this straightforward motif proves that sometimes the most striking designs rely on bold contrast and honest simplicity rather than elaborate color palettes.
Material Type: Aida Generic Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 17 x 17 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 1.2 x 1.2 inches or 31 x 31 mm
Suggested Material Size: 7.1 x 7.1 inches or 181 x 181 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
