Regular and Large print chart included
PatternKeeper compatible
Capture the quiet tenderness and emotional depth of Victorian genre painting with No Walk Today by Sophie Gengembre Anderson. This beautiful full-coverage cross stitch pattern from Serenity Stitchworks portrays a wistful young child gazing through a window, dressed in luxurious satin and an elaborate feathered hat, seemingly disappointed that the day’s outing will not take place.
Sophie Gengembre Anderson was celebrated for her charming and highly detailed paintings of children, often combining innocence, elegance, and gentle storytelling. One of the foremost female artists of the Victorian era, Anderson became known for her ability to capture delicate expressions, rich textures, and domestic scenes filled with warmth and emotion. In No Walk Today, the artist masterfully contrasts the dark reflective interior with the luminous satin fabrics, trailing greenery, and soft natural light filtering through the window.
The painting’s rich jewel tones, intricate costume details, reflective glass, and atmospheric setting translate beautifully into cross stitch, creating a project filled with depth, texture, and visual sophistication. The child’s expressive face and luxurious blue-green velvet jacket make this piece especially captivating for stitchers who appreciate Victorian portraiture and narrative art.
This museum-quality cross-stitch pattern has been carefully charted to preserve the subtle shading, painterly textures, and elegant details of the original artwork.
- 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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Design Size:
253w 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: 18.07 x 23.14 inches - 459mm x 588mm
18 count: 14.06 x 18.00 inches - 357mm x 457mm
20 count: 12.65 x 16.20 inches - 321mm x 411mm
22 count: 11.50 x 14.73 inches - 292mm 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: 75 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
