This fine art counted cross stitch pattern entitled A Cavalier in Green Holding a Sword by Alex de Andreis shows a very debonair handsome man stylishly dressed in green finery with a white lace cravat and a hat that was characteristically worn by men of stature in the 17th century. He has a look of confidence as he stares back with those simmering eyes, and confidence is a very positive trait most women find attractive in a man and this cavalier flaunts it well. Cavaliers were men who trained in the duties of arms and horsemanship. In fact, they were considered to be knights or gentlemen schooled in chivalry who served on horseback. The term "Cavalier" comes from the swashbuckling Royalists of Charles I who believed in the divine right of kings. The term "Cavalier" also has both positive and negative connotations. While on one hand they were seen as suave, sophisticated genteel men rescuing damsels in distress, and on the other hand, they were seen by some as haughty and arrogant men who engaged in thoughtless actions with women. Since I am a romantic at heart, I am hoping this particular gentleman has done no such thing because he is indeed very attractive and charming, and I would hate to think he would be involved in the latter with the fairer sex. Anyway, his likeness will be gracing the walls of my library where I will fondly gaze at his likeness on occasion. No blended colors are used in our patterns. We only use an abundance of solid colors as it produces a more realistic effect. Only full cross stitches are used in our designs.
Artist: Alex de Andreis
Stitch Count: 324w x 412h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 23-1/8w X 29-3/8h in |
| 16 Count, 20-1/4w X 25-3/4h in |
| 18 Count, 18w X 22-7/8h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 14-5/8w X 18-5/8h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 130
This gorgeous cross stitch design is available for purchase in 3 formats
Pattern (Digital Download or shipped USPS)
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.
Kit Format
Everything is hand-packed, pre-measured and labeled for your convenience.
Our Kits Include the Following:
- Color picture poster of how the finished product will look when completed
- Complete instructions and handy tips
- 'The Parking Method' instructions
- Easy to follow pattern with enlarged grid squares for ease of reading
- Needle
- Aida 100% cotton fabric
- DMC Mouline floss already pre-sorted and organized on sturdy floss cards pre-numbered with symbols included on the floss cards
Please allow 5 to 15 working days for delivery time.
