Lifeboat Cross Stitch Pattern - Eric Ravilious

Regular and Large print chart included

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Capture the quiet beauty of the English coast with Lifeboat Cross Stitch Pattern by Eric Ravilious. Painted in 1938, this striking watercolor combines precision, simplicity, and subtle movement in the distinctive style that made Ravilious one of Britain’s most beloved twentieth-century artists.

The composition features a large lifeboat resting on shore rails beside the sea, its curved hull and crisp geometric forms contrasted against textured waves and a pale sky. Ravilious’s restrained palette of blues, whites, creams, and sandy neutrals creates a calm maritime atmosphere filled with light and coastal charm.

Known for his unique blend of modernism and English landscape tradition, Ravilious brought elegance and clarity to everyday subjects. This museum-quality full-coverage cross-stitch pattern beautifully preserves the clean lines, soft textures, and serene mood of the original painting.

Perfect for admirers of maritime art, British watercolor painting, coastal décor, and artistic cross-stitch designs.

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Design Size:
288w x 236h 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 16.86 inches - 523mm x 428mm
18 count: 16.00 x 13.11 inches - 406mm x 333mm
20 count: 14.40 x 11.80 inches - 366mm x 300mm
22 count: 13.09 x 10.73 inches - 333mm x 272mm

Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)

Number of floss colors in the design: 68 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.