St Barbara Raphael in Warm Earthen Tones
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 104 x 104
- 30 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 326 times
104 x 176 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This 104x104 stitch pattern captures a serene portrait rendered in soft, warm tones with exceptional depth. The composition shows a figure in three-quarter profile with downcast eyes, draped in golden-yellow fabric that dominates the lower portion of the design. The muted palette of thirty DMC thread colors creates an impressionistic quality, blending peachy flesh tones, rich browns, and subtle blues into a cohesive, contemplative image suited for intermediate needleworkers.
The color scheme features earthy ochres and warm beiges that evoke Renaissance painting techniques, giving this counted cross stitch project a timeless, gallery-quality aesthetic. Stitching on 14-count Aida fabric would yield a finished piece approximately 7.5 x 7.5 inches, making it ideal for framed wall art or a keepsake box lid.
This needlework pattern works beautifully as a gift for art lovers, spiritual seekers, or those drawn to classical portraiture. The gentle, introspective mood makes it appropriate for personal spaces like bedrooms, meditation rooms, or studies. Whether displayed in a simple frame or mounted on linen, this intermediate-level design rewards patient stitchers with a sophisticated finished piece that celebrates both technical skill and artistic tradition.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 104 x 176 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.4 x 12.6 inches or 189 x 319 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.3 x 18.5 inches or 339 x 469 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
