This fine art counted cross-stitch pattern entitled The Milkmaid designed from a painting by Johannes Vermeer shows a milkmaid pouring fresh milk into an earthenware vessel beside loaves of crusty bread illuminated by soft window light. Just imagine, if you will, the sweet scent of freshly baked bread and rich cream lingering in the quiet kitchen as gentle morning sunlight streams through the windowpane. Her hair is covered with a scarf, and her sleeves are cinched up to avoid getting food on her clothing. She appears to be preparing breakfast to start the day for her employers. Our patterns use only full cross stitches. No blended colors are used. Instead, we use a variety of solid colors to achieve a more realistic effect.
Artist: Johannes Vermeer
Stitch Count: 324w x 364h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 23-1/8w X 26h in |
| 16 Count, 20-1/4w X 22-3/4h in |
| 18 Count, 18w X 20-1/8h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 14-5/8w X 16-1/2h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 127
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.
