Chart: Shabby Chic Spirit, Cross Stitch Design

Fall in love with these adorable cross-stitch animal portraits inspired by the soft and refined world of shabby chic. Staged like precious old-fashioned family portraits, this charming dog and delicate kitten are placed in the heart of richly ornamented frames with romantic and powdery details.

Embroidered on beautiful white linen cushion covers, these patterns elegantly combine vintage softness, a family home spirit, and the charm of refined interiors. The delicate shades of powder pink, soft beige, pearl grey, and bright white bring a lot of softness and poetry to the whole.

Every detail is finely crafted with subtle color gradations, half stitches, and backstitches that highlight the animals' endearing expressions as well as the delicate floral ornaments surrounding the portraits. A charming creation that will appeal to lovers of romantic universes, shabby chic decor, and refined embroidery.

These elegant cushions evoke beautiful old residences, objects delicately patinated by time, and the soft atmosphere of cozy interiors. An ideal creation to bring a romantic and timeless touch to a bedroom or living room.

The model was embroidered on a white linen cushion cover, 12 threads/cm.
To be embroidered on 11 threads/cm linen fabric, 5.5 or 7 stitches/cm Aida fabric, or even on etamine for a more delicate result. To preserve all the luminosity of the colors and the refined spirit of the model, choose a white, light ecru, or slightly powdered fabric.

The charts are printed with symbols and colors (Ref: DMC) on 6 pages.

Motif size:

• Dog: 96 stitches wide × 120 stitches high
• Cat: 100 stitches wide × 120 stitches high

If you embroider on 11 threads/cm linen, over 2 warp threads and 2 weft threads, or on 5.5 stitches/cm Aida:

• the dog motif will measure approximately 17.4 × 21.8 cm
• the cat motif will measure approximately 18.2 × 21.8 cm.