This listing is for a PDF digital download version of this pattern . (If you are interested in a paper copy of this cross stitch pattern to be mailed to you, please check my other items.) You will get two files: one is best for printing and/or any general pdf viewer and the other has the chart specifically formatted for Pattern Keeper.

This design is inspired by a 16th century Italian lace tablecloth that is made up of 324 different squares - further information is provided in the pattern. It just caught my eye when I found it in the online collections of a museum and I began thinking about a cross stitch pattern with 324 different motifs.

I decided to go all in - if the motifs (at least in the original cloth) were all different, maybe I should use different colors for each! Using the DMC color card, I chose 324 colors. Never fear, there are not 324 different symbols in this pattern! A chart is included to explain placement.

While I loved using these threads in this way, I realize there are some stitchers that might not be interested in stitching with 324 different colors. I designed a version that uses only 36 colors (see pics) and a chart for this is also included.

The model was stitched 1-over-2 on 36 count antique white fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 198 x 198. Pattern is black and white.

Happy stitching!