This fine art counted cross stitch pattern entitled Off designed from a painting by Edmund Blair Leighton shows a young woman in a floral Regency-style gown sitting pensively on a wooden garden bridge, watching as a gentleman walks away down a shaded path. There are bittersweet emotions of a parting or a misunderstood romantic moment, capturing the delicate tension of unspoken words. The visual palette is a soft and natural collection of garden greens and dappled sunlight, contrasted by the gentle pinks of her dress and the scattered rose petals at her feet. This pattern is for romance and period-drama lovers like myself who appreciate the narrative depth and refined, illustrative beauty of the late Victorian era. The scene captures the essence of a summer afternoon, where sadly, the only sound is the fading rhythm of footsteps on a gravel path. Only full cross stitches are used in our patterns. No blended colors are used. Instead, we use a variety of solid colors to achieve a more realistic effect.
Artist: Edmund Blair Leighton
Stitch Count: 324w x 438h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 23-1/8w X 31-1/4h in |
| 16 Count, 20-1/4w X 27-3/8h in |
| 18 Count, 18w X 24-1/4h in (Kit comes in 18 Count size) |
| 22 Count, 14-5/8w X 19-7/8h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 135
What you will receive!!! Our patterns arrive with a color visual photo of finished design, wash and care instructions, handy tips for working the pattern, instruction sheet detailing color of fabric, sizes, a complete color listing including number of skeins to purchase. The pages are safely enclosed in a clear, reclosable polybag.
