Venerated by Christians and pagans alike, the goddess/saint Brighid is associated with many aspects of Irish life, including fire, poetry, magic, healing, smithcraft, and more. Below the cross of Saint Brighid, the text reads: "Mighty Brighid, keeper of the flame, blazing in the darkness of winter. O Brighid, bringer of the light, healer, exalted one. Bless us now hearth mother, that we may be as fruitful as the soil itself, and our lives abundant and fertile."
The Brighid's Blessing Cross Stitch Pattern measures 150 stitches wide by 314 stitches high. The cross stitch pattern spans 14 pages, and is printed single-sided, on unbound sheets in a clear plastic bag for protection. There is a color picture of the completed chart on the front page. The pattern itself is graphed in black and white symbols, and a table showing the DMC colors you'll need is included.
This is a pattern for counted cross stitch. It is not a complete kit. You will need to supply your own fabric and floss. We are not able to offer digital downloads of our patterns at this time.
How much fabric do I need?
To calculate the amount of fabric you will need for your project, divide the number of stitches by the stitch count of the fabric you wish to use. The higher the count of your fabric, the smaller your piece will be. Some examples appear below. Remember to leave several additional inches as a border on each side, to facilitate framing your project when it is finished.
Fabric count | Approximate size of stitched area |
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14-count | 10 3/4" × 22 1/2" |
18-count | 8 1/4" × 17 1/2" |
25-count | 6" × 12 1/2" |
How difficult is this pattern?
Here's some information to consider to help you decide if this pattern is within your comfort zone.
Number of stitches | 150 × 314 |
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Number of colors | 9 |
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Number of pages | 14 |
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Backstitching | yes |
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Half- or quarter-stitches | yes |
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Specialty stitches | no |
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Specialty floss | no |
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Beads | no |
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Can I get this as a complete kit?Nope. Sorry but we only sell printed patterns. You will need to provide your own floss and fabric for your project.
Can I get this pattern as a download?I'm sorry, but we only offer physical patterns at this time. We do not sell downloads of these patterns.