Soft-Toned Portrait in Cool Pastels
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Portraiture in cross-stitch tradition draws from centuries of needlework as a medium for capturing human likeness and character. The soft, impressionistic rendering made possible by thread color gradation and pixel-like stitch resolution creates a distinctly modern aesthetic—reminiscent of digital art and contemporary pop portraiture. This gentle, forward-facing composition with a serene expression reflects the enduring appeal of portrait needlework as a way to honor, commemorate, or simply celebrate the human face through the meditative practice of counted stitching.
- Stitch count: 100 x 100
- 21 colors in the palette
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100 x 100 stitches 21 colors
Pattern description
A peaceful portraiture design capturing a relaxed, confident expression against a cool blue and lavender gradient background. This 100×100 stitch intermediate pattern uses 21 DMC thread colors to build soft peach skin tones and rich auburn hair with subtle dimensional shading. The cool pastel palette—from sky blue to lilac—creates a calming, contemporary mood ideal for framing as a modern portrait needlework. Stitchers will appreciate the balanced difficulty: enough color variety to develop blending technique without overwhelming complexity, making it a rewarding project for those ready to move beyond basics.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 100 x 100 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.1 x 7.1 inches or 181 x 181 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13 x 13 inches or 331 x 331 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
