A Serenity Stitchworks Exclusive!
Regular and Large print chart included
PatternKeeper compatible
Celebrate the vibrant rhythm of Havana street life with Laundry by the Capitol by Ed Bolt, now transformed into a richly detailed full-coverage cross stitch pattern from Serenity Stitchworks. This striking contemporary photograph captures the colorful architecture, ornate balconies, and everyday charm of Cuba through a vivid urban scene filled with texture, contrast, and authentic atmosphere.
Photographer Ed Bolt is known for transforming ordinary travel moments into visually compelling works of art through saturated color, architectural detail, and dynamic composition. In Laundry by the Capitol, Bolt captures two neighboring colonial facades painted in glowing turquoise and golden yellow, their decorative ironwork balconies overflowing with hanging laundry and signs of daily life.
The composition beautifully balances elegance and realism. Ornate architectural carvings, weathered surfaces, intricate iron railings, and bold color contrasts create extraordinary visual depth throughout the image. The hanging laundry introduces movement, humanity, and warmth, transforming the scene from simple architecture into a living portrait of Havana’s streets.
The juxtaposition of turquoise blues, golden ochres, dark ironwork, and sunlit textures creates a dramatic and visually exciting palette that translates beautifully into cross stitch. Every detail — from the decorative trim to the folds of fabric hanging from the balconies — contributes to the layered richness of the composition.
This museum-quality cross-stitch pattern has been carefully charted to preserve the vivid colors, intricate textures, and architectural realism of the original photograph. The strong geometry and colorful contrasts make this an especially rewarding project for stitchers who enjoy urban scenes and travel-inspired artwork.
Perfect for admirers of Cuban architecture, colorful city scenes, travel photography, and museum-quality artistic cross-stitch designs, Laundry by the Capitol brings the vibrant energy and charm of Havana into your stitching collection.
Laundry hanging on a railing at a building across from the Cuban Capitol Building in Havana.
- This chart is available in two formats - regular and large print. Once you make your purchase you will have access to both.
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Design Size:
288w x 231h 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 16.50 inches - 523mm x 419mm
18 count: 16.00 x 12.83 inches - 406mm x 326mm
20 count: 14.40 x 11.55 inches - 366mm x 293mm
22 count: 13.09 x 10.50 inches - 333mm x 267mm
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 80 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
