Vintage Sleeping Circus Lion Cross Stitch Pattern
Pattern Details:
- PatternKeeper Compatible
- Five finished sizes to choose from
- Regular and large print charts included
- Detailed instructions and floss amount conversion chart included
- Full stitches only - no half or quarters stitches, no backstitching
Step behind the curtain of the vintage circus with Vintage Sleeping Circus Lion Cross Stitch Pattern. This hauntingly beautiful design captures a regal lion at rest, surrounded by the faded textures and aged tones of a distressed, collage-style background reminiscent of antique circus posters. The contrast between the lion’s quiet power and the weathered artistry of the scene evokes a feeling of nostalgia, dignity, and timeless beauty.
The composition’s subtle play of shadow and light brings the image to life — the lion’s fur rendered in warm golds and umbers, the background echoing worn fabric, peeling paint, and the distant echo of music long faded. It’s both tranquil and dramatic, a poetic moment of stillness within the spectacle.
This museum-quality, full-coverage cross-stitch pattern includes regular and large-print charts, five finished size options, clear step-by-step instructions, and a floss amount conversion chart for easy preparation. Designed for experienced stitchers who appreciate expressive fine art, Vintage Sleeping Circus Lion invites you to explore beauty, history, and quiet strength — one contemplative stitch at a time.
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Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Finished Design Sizes:
X-Small Pattern:
189w x 288h stitches
14 count: 13.50 x 20.57 inches - 343mm x 523mm
18 count: 10.50 x 16.00 inches - 267mm x 406mm
20 count: 9.45 x 14.40 inches - 240mm x 366mm
22 count: 8.59 x 13.09 inches - 218mm x 333mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 78 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Small Pattern:
213w x 324h stitches
14 count: 15.21 x 23.14 inches - 386mm x 588mm
18 count: 11.83 x 18.00 inches - 301mm x 457mm
20 count: 10.65 x 16.20 inches - 271mm x 411mm
22 count: 9.68 x 14.73 inches - 246mm x 374mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 94 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Medium Pattern:
236w x 360h stitches
14 count: 16.86 x 25.71 inches - 428mm x 653mm
18 count: 13.11 x 20.00 inches - 333mm x 508mm
20 count: 11.80 x 18.00 inches - 300mm x 457mm
22 count: 10.73 x 16.36 inches - 272mm x 416mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 94 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Large Pattern:
284w x 432h stitches
14 count: 20.29 x 30.86 inches - 515mm x 784mm
18 count: 15.78 x 24.00 inches - 401mm x 610mm
20 count: 14.20 x 21.60 inches - 361mm x 549mm
22 count: 12.91 x 19.64 inches - 328mm x 499mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 94 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
X-Large Pattern:
307w x 468h stitches
14 count: 21.93 x 33.43 inches - 557mm x 849mm
18 count: 17.06 x 26.00 inches - 433mm x 660mm
20 count: 15.35 x 23.40 inches - 390mm x 594mm
22 count: 13.95 x 21.27 inches - 354mm x 540mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 94 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
