Regular and Large print chart included
PatternKeeper compatible
Celebrate the elegance and emotional warmth of early 20th-century illustration with Modern Madonna and Child Cross Stitch Pattern, inspired by the striking 1922 artwork by J. C. Leyendecker.
Known for his sophisticated compositions, graceful figures, and iconic magazine illustrations, Leyendecker brought a distinctly modern sensibility to traditional subjects. In Modern Madonna and Child, a mother tenderly cradles her sleeping child in a composition that reinterprets classical Madonna imagery through the refined decorative style of the Art Deco era.
Flowing patterned garments, luminous skin tones, elegant linework, and bold circular halos combine to create a work filled with intimacy, serenity, and visual sophistication. Warm reds, soft creams, rich browns, and intricate decorative details give the composition both emotional depth and striking graphic balance.
Leyendecker’s masterful illustration style translates beautifully into cross stitch, resulting in a visually stunning and heirloom-worthy finished piece that blends timeless maternal tenderness with modern artistic elegance.
This museum-quality, full-coverage cross stitch pattern carefully preserves the decorative detail, graceful composition, and luminous atmosphere of the original artwork.
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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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Advanced cross stitch instructions and a floss amount conversion chart are included in the pattern.
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Design Size:
230w x 324h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 16.43 x 23.14 inches - 417mm x 588mm
18 count: 12.78 x 18.00 inches - 325mm x 457mm
20 count: 11.50 x 16.20 inches - 292mm x 411mm
22 count: 10.45 x 14.73 inches - 266mm x 374mm
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 55 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
