Blessed Beltane Cross Stitch Pattern
Blessed Beltane Cross Stitch Pattern
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Beltane is the wiccan sabbat celebrating the beginning of summer. It falls at the midpoint between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, and is usually observed on the first day of May. Bonfires are an important part of Beltane rituals, ensuring growth and protection for the coming year. This lovely seasonal cross stitch pattern shows a blazing fire, with sparks streaking upward, framed by the words "Blessed Beltane".
The design for this pagan/wiccan cross stitch pattern measures 74 stitches wide by 95 stitches high, and uses only four colors. The pattern is printed on a single sheet of cardstock. The front has a color photo of the finished design. The back has a large easy to read graph in black and white symbols with stitch count and DMC symbol and color information.
How much fabric do I need?
To calculate the amount of fabric you will need for your project, divide the number of stitches by the stitch count of the fabric you wish to use. The higher the count of your fabric, the smaller your piece will be. Some examples appear below. Remember to leave several additional inches as a border on each side, to facilitate framing your project when it is finished.
| Fabric count | Approximate size of stitched area |
|---|---|
| 14-count | 5 ¼" × 6 ¾" |
| 18-count | 4" × 5 ¼" |
| 25-count | 2" × 3 ¾" |
How difficult is this pattern?
Here's some information to consider to help you decide if this pattern is within your comfort zone.
| Number of stitches | 74 × 95 |
|---|---|
| Number of colors | 4 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Backstitching | no |
| Half- or quarter-stitches | no |
| Specialty stitches | no |
| Specialty floss | no |
| Beads | no |