Cassiopeia A - Death Becomes Her Cross Stitch Pattern
Pattern Details:
- PatternKeeper Compatible
- Five finished sizes to choose from
- Regular and large print charts included
- Detailed instructions and floss amount conversion chart included
- Full stitches only - no half or quarters stitches, no backstitching
Explore the captivating cosmic imagery of Cassiopeia A: Death Becomes Her with this full-coverage cross-stitch pattern. Inspired by an image from the Hubble Space Telescope, this stunning design showcases the remnants of a massive star’s supernova explosion, located 10,000 light-years away in the Cassiopeia constellation. With its vibrant, swirling colors and intricate detailing, the pattern mirrors the awe-inspiring beauty of this celestial phenomenon.
Cassiopeia A is a stellar remnant, marked by a luminous neutron star surrounded by a shell of material blasted off during the star's death. The pattern recreates the mesmerizing interplay of light and dark, offering an advanced stitching experience for art lovers and space enthusiasts alike.
This pattern is available in five finished sizes, perfect for various display options. With both regular and large print chart options, as well as detailed instructions and a floss amount conversion chart, you’ll have everything you need to complete this mesmerizing cosmic masterpiece. Original image courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech/STScI/CXC/SAO
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Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Finished Design Sizes:
X-Small Pattern:
288w x 256h stitches
14 count: 20.57 x 18.29 inches - 523mm x 464mm
18 count: 16.00 x 14.22 inches - 406mm x 361mm
20 count: 14.40 x 12.80 inches - 366mm x 325mm
22 count: 13.09 x 11.64 inches - 333mm x 296mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 79 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Small Pattern:
324w x 288h stitches
14 count: 23.14 x 20.57 inches - 588mm x 523mm
18 count: 18.00 x 16.00 inches - 457mm x 406mm
20 count: 16.20 x 14.40 inches - 411mm x 366mm
22 count: 14.73 x 13.09 inches - 374mm x 333mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 99 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Medium Pattern:
360w x 320h stitches
14 count: 25.71 x 22.86 inches - 653mm x 581mm
18 count: 20.00 x 17.78 inches - 508mm x 452mm
20 count: 18.00 x 16.00 inches - 457mm x 406mm
22 count: 16.36 x 14.55 inches - 416mm x 369mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 100 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Large Pattern:
432w x 383h stitches
14 count: 30.86 x 27.36 inches - 784mm x 695mm
18 count: 24.00 x 21.28 inches - 610mm x 540mm
20 count: 21.60 x 19.15 inches - 549mm x 486mm
22 count: 19.64 x 17.41 inches - 499mm x 442mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 99 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
X-Large Pattern:
468w x 415h stitches
14 count: 33.43 x 29.64 inches - 849mm x 753mm
18 count: 26.00 x 23.06 inches - 660mm x 586mm
20 count: 23.40 x 20.75 inches - 594mm x 527mm
22 count: 21.27 x 18.86 inches - 540mm x 479mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 100 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)