This fine art counted cross stitch pattern entitled The Interrupted Sleep designed from a painting by Francois Boucher shows a young shepherdess who has fallen asleep, and her sweet slumber is being interrupted by a young man who tickles her face with a piece of straw. Her hat has fallen from her lap, and she will not be easily awakened. Meanwhile, the herd of sheep are wandering while the sheep-herding dog is watching the shepherdess and looking up at her with expectant eyes. The scene is bucolic in nature, calm and serene with soothing greens and browns that envelope the mind and take it to another plane of relaxation. 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: Francois Boucher
Stitch Count: 324w x 354h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 23-1/8w X 25-1/4h in |
| 16 Count, 20-1/4w X 22-1/8h in |
| 18 Count, 18w X 19-5/8h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 14-5/8w X 16h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 136
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.
