Woman with Warm Russet Waves
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The portrait style visible here—a close study of a woman's face and hair rendered in warm, jewel-like tones—reflects a tradition of needlework as a medium for capturing human presence and emotion. Red and auburn hair has long held symbolic weight in art and portraiture, often associated with individuality, confidence, and creative spirit. The soft, forward-facing gaze and the careful attention to the fall and texture of the waves suggest a moment of quiet presence, transforming thread into an intimate study of character and mood through color alone.
- Stitch count: 120 x 120
- 25 colors in the palette
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120 x 120 stitches 25 colors
Pattern description
This 120×120 stitch portrait captures a striking figure with voluminous russet-red waves and a composed, forward gaze. The palette of 25 DMC threads builds warmth through deep burgundies, burnt oranges, and golden tones that dominate the composition, while pale cream tones carve out the face and features with soft contrast. An intermediate skill level suits the gradual color transitions and detail work needed to render the hair's dimensional folds and the subject's serene expression. Stitched on Aida with the provided DMC color palette, this counted cross-stitch design works beautifully as a portrait piece for a bedroom, studio, or gift celebrating portraiture and color harmony.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 120 x 120 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.6 x 8.6 inches or 218 x 218 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.5 x 14.5 inches or 368 x 368 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
