Mariana Sea Cross Stitch Pattern

Description

Mariana cross stitch pattern is a replica of a literary painting by British artist John Everett Millais. The 1851 painting was inspired by the Shakespearean tragicomedy Measure for Measure.

I simply adore the textures of Mariana’s dark velvet gown, belt, and embroidery work, so I made the chart very large to capture all that fine detail. I’ve even managed to include the autumn leaves scattered across the embroidery table and the cheeky mouse at the bottom right.

The Project

You’ll need 199 DMC colours to complete this supersize chart. Check the specs carefully before purchase because the grid is 450 x 551 (81.6 x 100.0 cm when stitched on 14-count Aida) and has a whopping 247,950 stitches. It you’re not phased by those stats you’ll be rewarded with a simply stunning Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece for your favourite wall. A true talking piece for your family and friends.

The Artist

John Everett Millais was an exceptionally gifted English painter who lived from 1829 – 1896. Millais began studying with the Royal Academy at age 11 and is famous for his gorgeous paintings of literary characters, religion and mythology. Keep browsing the store as I have already transformed more his beautiful artworks into counted cross stitch.