This fine art counted cross stitch pattern entitled Testing the Water designed from a painting by Emile Munier shows a barefoot young girl standing on a stone at the edge of a quiet stream, lifting her dark skirt as her loyal black dog looks up from the reeds. In creating this piece, Munier wanted to emphasize the innocent curiosity of a summer stroll, no doubt finding beauty in the soft light of the woods. The palette is a blend of deep forest shadows and crisp whites. It captures the scent of damp earth and the quiet warmth of a humid afternoon. 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: Emile Munier
Stitch Count: 324w x 595h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 23-1/8w X 42-1/2h in |
| 16 Count, 20-1/4w X 37-1/8h in |
| 18 Count, 18w X 33h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 14-5/8w X 27h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 128
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.
