Pastel Angel in Soft Blue and Gold
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Angels in Western Christian tradition embody divine messengers and protectors, often depicted with wings, serene expressions, and ethereal beauty. Cherubic representations—plump-cheeked, innocent, child-like—became popular in Renaissance art and have remained enduring symbols of innocence, comfort, and spiritual guardianship across cultures and centuries.
- Stitch count: 118 x 161
- 30 colors in the palette
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118 x 161 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
A cherubic figure with warm peachy-blonde hair gazes downward with gentle serenity, rendered entirely in soft pastels of turquoise, pale yellow, and ivory. The 118 × 118 stitch count creates an intimate portrait at intermediate difficulty, inviting stitchers to build dimension through subtle color transitions and careful thread placement.
This counted cross-stitch design uses all 30 DMC colors to layer luminous skin tones, flowing golden-yellow fabric, and cool blue-green wings—the palette shifts from warm peachy highlights to cool shadows, creating angelic softness without harshness. The muted, dreamy color story makes it suitable for nurseries, prayer spaces, or anyone drawn to celestial imagery with a gentle mood.
Stitched on Aida or linen, this pattern works beautifully as a framed needlework treasure or embroidered heirloom. The intermediate skill level suits cross-stitchers ready to move beyond beginner projects but not yet tackling densely packed designs; the varied colors and shading reward attention to detail without demanding complex techniques.
Material Type: Aida Generic Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 118 x 161 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.4 x 11.5 inches or 214 x 292 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.3 x 17.4 inches or 364 x 442 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
