This fine art counted cross-stitch pattern entitled The Homecoming designed from a painting by Jennie Augusta Brownscombe shows a heartwarming scene of a man returning to his rustic cottage, greeted at the doorway by his wife holding their young child. In creating this piece, the artist wanted to emphasize the sentimental beauty of American rural life, capturing a timeless moment of familial love and domestic harmony. The visual palette is a nostalgic collection of weathered wood greys and sun-dappled greens, beautifully grounded by the soft, buttery yellows of the woman's dress and the crisp white of the child's gown. This pattern is for lovers of Genre painting and Victorian-era Americana like myself who appreciate the masterly way light can sanctify a simple threshold. The scene captures the airy, atmospheric warmth of a late afternoon, where even the watchful cat by the door seems to share in the quiet joy of the reunion. 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: Jennie Augusta Brownscombe
Stitch Count: 288w x 340h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 20-1/2w X 24-1/4h in |
| 16 Count, 18w X 21-1/4h in |
| 18 Count, 16w X 18-7/8h in (Kit comes in 18 Count size) |
| 22 Count, 13w X 15-3/8h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 119
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.
