This fine art counted cross stitch pattern entitled Cat's Cradle designed from a painting by Maria Matilda Brooks shows two girls engaged in a game that we would consider old-fashioned these days but not so during this time called Cat's Cradle that uses something as simple as a piece of string. I don't want to date myself, but I myself also remember playing this game with my close school friends. Notice how stylish the girls are dressed. They evidently are from a status of wealth in order to be engaged in games of leisure while wearing such attire. The younger of the two is staring right at us with dark penetrating eyes while the older girl is fully engaged in the game. Only full cross stitches are used in our patterns. No blended colors are used. We only use an abundance of solid colors as it produces a more realistic effect.
Artist: Maria Matilda Brooks
Stitch Count: 324w x 399h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 23-1/8w X 28-1/2h in |
| 16 Count, 20-1/4w X 24-7/8h in |
| 18 Count, 18w X 22-1/8h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 14-5/8w X 18-1/8h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 149
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.
