Water Goddess Cross Stitch Pattern

Surrounded by delicate dragonflies, this water goddess is perched gracefully on a seat of floating waterlilies. She is framed by a shimmering crescent moon that has a subtle pattern of astrological signs across its face. The flowing contours of her gown, and its luminous blue hues, beautifully reflect her connection to the element of water. Touches of specialty floss and tiny beads add just the right amount of texture and sparkle to this outstanding design.

This cross stitch pattern measures 219 stitches wide by 163 stitches tall. The cross stitch pattern spans 9 pages, and is printed single-sided, on unbound sheets in a clear plastic bag for protection. The pattern itself is graphed in black and white symbols, with traces of color to show backstitching and beads. There are tables showing the DMC colors you'll need, as well as the specialty floss and bead requirements. The front has a color photo of the finished design.

If you love this pattern, be sure to check out the Earth Goddess companion piece.

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
14-count	15 ¾" × 11 ¾"
18-count	12 ¼" × 9"
25-count	8 ¾" × 6 ½"

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	219 × 163
Number of colors	27
Number of pages	12
Backstitching	yes
Half- or quarter-stitches	yes
Specialty stitches	yes
Specialty floss	yes
Beads	yes