Eight Bells Cross Stitch Pattern – Winslow Homer
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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
Stitch the drama of the sea with Eight Bells by Winslow Homer. Painted in 1886, this masterpiece captures two sailors marking their ship’s position in rough waters, one with a sextant and the other with a chronometer. The title refers to maritime timekeeping, where eight bell tolls signal the end of a four-hour watch.
Homer, inspired by writings of oceanographer Matthew Maury, transforms this everyday act of navigation into a meditation on humanity’s struggle to comprehend and measure nature. The sailors’ precision and calm determination stand in stark contrast to the turbulent sea around them, making this design both visually striking and symbolically rich. Bring to life one of Homer’s most iconic maritime works—an enduring celebration of skill, resilience, and the vastness of the sea.
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Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Finished Design Sizes:
X-Small Pattern:
288w x 240h stitches
14 count: 20.57 x 17.14 inches - 523mm x 435mm
18 count: 16.00 x 13.33 inches - 406mm x 339mm
20 count: 14.40 x 12.00 inches - 366mm x 305mm
22 count: 13.09 x 10.91 inches - 333mm x 277mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 76 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Small Pattern:
324w x 270h stitches
14 count: 23.14 x 19.29 inches - 588mm x 490mm
18 count: 18.00 x 15.00 inches - 457mm x 381mm
20 count: 16.20 x 13.50 inches - 411mm x 343mm
22 count: 14.73 x 12.27 inches - 374mm x 312mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 96 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Medium Pattern:
360w x 300h stitches
14 count: 25.71 x 21.43 inches - 653mm x 544mm
18 count: 20.00 x 16.67 inches - 508mm x 423mm
20 count: 18.00 x 15.00 inches - 457mm x 381mm
22 count: 16.36 x 13.64 inches - 416mm x 346mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 96 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Large Pattern:
432w x 360h stitches
14 count: 30.86 x 25.71 inches - 784mm x 653mm
18 count: 24.00 x 20.00 inches - 610mm x 508mm
20 count: 21.60 x 18.00 inches - 549mm x 457mm
22 count: 19.64 x 16.36 inches - 499mm x 416mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 96 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
X-Large Pattern:
468w x 390h stitches
14 count: 33.43 x 27.86 inches - 849mm x 708mm
18 count: 26.00 x 21.67 inches - 660mm x 550mm
20 count: 23.40 x 19.50 inches - 594mm x 495mm
22 count: 21.27 x 17.73 inches - 540mm x 450mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 96 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
