Saint Clare with Jewel-Toned Robes and Monstrance
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Saint Clare of Assisi (1194–1253) was an Italian mystic and follower of Saint Francis who founded the Order of Poor Ladies, known as the Poor Clares. Distinguished by her vow of absolute poverty and her deep devotion to the Eucharist, she spent most of her adult life cloistered in the convent of San Damiano, where she guided her sisters with wisdom and spiritual intensity. The monstrance—the vessel she typically carries in artistic representations—became her most recognizable attribute after an account claimed she repelled an invading army through the power of eucharistic prayer. Her feast day is celebrated on August 11th.
- Stitch count: 164 x 232
- 30 colors in the palette
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164 x 232 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
Saint Clare, the fourteenth-century founder of the Poor Clare order, gazes serenely outward in this counted cross-stitch portrait. Rendered in 30 DMC colors across 164 × 164 stitches, the design captures her iconic attributes—the golden halo signaling her sanctity and the ornate monstrance she holds, a symbol of eucharistic devotion central to her spiritual legacy.
The soft palette of muted browns, deep blues, and mauve tones creates a devotional mood perfect for a sacred needlework project. Rose blossoms scattered in the lower corner add earthly beauty to this advanced-level pattern, ideal for experienced stitchers seeking a meaningful religious keepsake or altar-room decoration. The intricate shading and layered clothing details demand careful attention to thread placement, rewarding patient hands with a luminous, icon-like finished piece.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 164 x 232 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.7 x 16.6 inches or 298 x 421 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.6 x 22.5 inches or 448 x 571 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
