• Dance of the Vernal Equinox Cross Stitch Pattern featuring a graceful maiden in a floral gown, holding sun and moon symbols.
  • Close-up of the Dance of the Vernal Equinox cross stitch design, showing the maiden's face with delicate backstitching.
  • Cover page of the printed Dance of the Vernal Equinox Cross Stitch Pattern displaying a color picture of the seasonal design.
  • Part of the printed cross stitch chart, showing 2” section of the gridded pattern, with black/white symbols for each stitch.
  • Close-up of the Dance of the Vernal Equinox cross stitch design, showing the gown's floral hem with lavender and green tones.
  • Close-up of the Dance of the Vernal Equinox cross stitch design, featuring the patterned beadwork on the golden overskirt.
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Dance of the Vernal Equinox Cross Stitch Pattern

Dance of the Vernal Equinox Cross Stitch Pattern

  • Pattern for counted cross stitch
  • Includes key for floss use and fabric suggestions
  • 125 stitches wide by 165 stitches tall
  • Does not include fabric or floss
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If you’re searching for a cross stitch pattern that feels like a breath of fresh air, this one’s for you.

The Dance of the Vernal Equinox Cross Stitch Pattern captures that special joy of early spring — when the daylight grows, flowers push through the soil, and the world feels new again.

Created by Mari McDonald, this elegant design features a dancer in motion, dressed in soft greens and golds. Tiny blossoms bloom on the hem of her gown as she lifts the moon and sun in harmony.

You’ll love watching her take shape, one stitch at a time — with flowing lines, delicate backstitching, sparkling accent beads, and touches of specialty floss that make the whole piece glow.

It’s a wonderful way to welcome Ostara or simply celebrate the beauty of spring — part of the Dance of the Seasons series, honoring the turning of the Wheel of the Year.

The Dance of the Vernal Equinox Cross Stitch Pattern has a stitch count of 125 stitches wide by 165 high.

The front has a color photo of the finished design. The chart is graphed in black and white symbols, with a table showing the DMC colors you’ll need.

The instructions are printed on six loose sheets in a resealable cellophane envelope for protection.

This is a pattern for counted cross stitch. It is not a complete kit. You will need to supply your own fabric and floss.

We are not able to offer digital downloads of our patterns at this time.

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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 8" × 11 ¾"
18-count 6" × 9 ¼"
25-count 5" × 6 ½"

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 125 × 165
Number of colors 28
Number of pages 6
Backstitching yes
Half- or quarter-stitches yes
Specialty stitches no
Specialty floss yes
Beads yes