Ornate Fabergé Egg with Jewel-Toned Pedestal
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Fabergé eggs are legendary works of decorative art created by the Russian jeweler Carl Fabergé and his St. Petersburg workshop from the 1880s until the Russian Revolution. Originally commissioned as imperial Easter gifts by Russian tsars, each egg is a masterpiece of enameling, metalwork, and miniature craftsmanship, often housing a hidden mechanical surprise or precious jewel inside. These eggs remain among the most valuable and coveted art objects in the world, symbolizing the wealth and artistic vision of Imperial Russia's final decades.
- Stitch count: 100 x 190
- 30 colors in the palette
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100 x 190 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This intricate 100×100 stitch pattern captures the opulence of a classic Fabergé egg resting on an ornamental pedestal base. The design employs 30 carefully selected DMC thread colors to render the egg's translucent dome in cool purples and warm browns, with delicate highlights in cream and gold catching light across the surface. An intermediate skill level makes this a rewarding project for stitchers ready to move beyond simple motifs into dimensional, jewel-like complexity.
The composition balances the imposing rounded form of the egg against the decorative filigree base beneath it, creating visual weight and architectural interest across the canvas. Working this pattern in counted cross stitch on Aida fabric allows the subtle color gradations to build a lifelike, three-dimensional effect—perfect for displaying as a standalone artwork or gifting to collectors of imperial Russian decorative arts. The muted, sophisticated palette suits both traditional and contemporary home settings.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 100 x 190 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.1 x 13.6 inches or 181 x 345 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13 x 19.5 inches or 331 x 495 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
