Stacked Books with Steaming Cup Illustration
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The pairing of books and coffee is deeply rooted in modern domestic ritual—a quiet moment of intellectual or imaginative escape paired with a warm beverage's simple comfort. This combination has become iconic in contemporary culture, symbolizing both learning and leisure, the scholarly and the cozy, a universal gesture toward slowing down and savoring both text and time.
- Stitch count: 127 x 150
- 29 colors in the palette
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127 x 150 stitches 29 colors
Pattern description
A cozy cross-stitch study of literature and quiet moments: a stack of colorful books crowned with a warm mug releasing gentle steam. The 127×127-stitch pattern uses 29 DMC thread colors to render each spine—golden yellow, sage green, periwinkle, cream—with dimensional shading that makes the pile feel three-dimensional. The floating coffee cup in warm peachy tones ties the composition together, evoking afternoon reading sessions and the comfort of hot drinks beside open pages, making this an ideal needlework project for book lovers seeking intermediate-level satisfaction.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 127 x 150 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9.1 x 10.7 inches or 230 x 272 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15 x 16.6 inches or 380 x 422 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
