This fine art counted cross-stitch pattern entitled The Sea Maidens designed from a painting by Evelyn De Morgan shows five ethereal mermaids with flowing golden hair linked hand-in-hand as they emerge from the cresting waves of a vast, shimmering ocean. In creating this piece, De Morgan wanted to emphasize the rhythmic harmony of the sea and the haunting, melancholic beauty of mythological creatures, drawing inspiration from Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. The visual palette is a sophisticated study in aquatic tones, featuring deep teals and emerald greens in the scales of their tails, contrasted by the pale, pearlescent skin of the maidens and the soft, hazy pastels of a distant sunset. The scene captures the essence of the open water at dusk, where the only sound is the rhythmic surge of the tide against the shore. 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: Evelyn De Morgan
Stitch Count: 396w x 203h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 28-1/4w X 14-1/2h in |
| 16 Count, 24-3/4w X 12-5/8h in |
| 18 Count, 22w X 11-1/4h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 18w X 9-1/8h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 126
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.
