Regular and Large Print chart included
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Digital or Book format available
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Capture the dramatic energy of Eight Bells, an iconic 1886 painting by Winslow Homer, with this full-coverage cross-stitch pattern. Housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this powerful work depicts a sailor standing on the deck of a ship, gazing out to sea as the bell rings, signaling a shift in the watch. Homer’s use of light and shadow creates a dynamic tension between the sailor’s stillness and the movement of the ocean. The bold brushstrokes and deep tones reflect the realism and symbolism Homer infused into his maritime scenes.
Eight Bells is a remarkable portrayal of the rugged, isolated life of sailors in the late 19th century, evoking the quiet intensity of a sailor’s life at sea. The bell, symbolic of time and duty, rings out over the vast expanse of the ocean, adding to the atmosphere of solitude and contemplation. Homer’s mastery of natural light and his skill in rendering the textures of water and sky make this painting a lasting testament to the power of the sea and the resilience of those who live by it.
This counted cross-stitch pattern allows you to recreate the dramatic atmosphere of Homer’s seascape. With regular and large print chart options, the pattern includes detailed instructions and a floss conversion chart, ensuring an engaging and fulfilling stitching experience as you bring this powerful maritime scene to life.
- This chart is available in two formats - regular and large print. Once you make your purchase you will have access to both.
- Available for immediate download in pdf format.
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- Advanced cross stitch instructions and a floss amount conversion chart are included in the pattern.
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This chart is a Digital Download. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is a free program, to read and print out the file. If you don't have Acrobat Reader CLICK HERE to download. After your purchase is complete you will receive an e-mail with instructions to download your file. You will also have access to the download file when you are logged into your Serenity Stitchworks account.
Design Size:
288w x 240h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 20.57 x 17.14inches - 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
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 75 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
