Closely Kept No. 5 - Digital Cross Stitch Pattern
Inspired by a cased daguerrotype* found in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) online archives, this semi-reproduction interprets the motif embellishment that’s debossed into the velvet on the left side of the case.
Closely Kept is a series of numbered patterns that showcase the unique motifs in NMAAHC’s collection of photo cases.
Although most of their identities are lost to time, these cases were surely treasured and closely kept.
This pattern uses only one color, so feel free to switch it out!
This is a digital PDF file of a cross stitch pattern. This is not a tangible, stitched final product.
Stitch Count: Regular - 54w x 82h ; Assisi** - 58w x 86h
Finished Size:
14 ct over one / 28 ct over two = 3.9 x 5.9 inches (9.9 x 15 cm) ; Assisi - 4.1 x 6.1 inches (10.4 x 15.5 cm)
16 ct over one / 32 ct over two = 3.4 x 5.1 inches (8.6 x 13 cm) ; Assisi - 3.6 x 5.4 inches (9.1 x 13.7 cm)
18 ct over one / 36 ct over two = 3 x 4.6 inches (7.6 x 11.7 cm) ; Assisi - 3.2 x 4.8 inches (8.1 x 12.2 cm)
20 ct over one / 40 ct over two = 2.7 x 4.1 inches (6.9 x 10.4 cm) ; Assisi - 2.9 x 4.3 inches (7.4 x 10.9 cm)
Stitch Total: Regular - 1502 ; Assisi - 3486
Stitch Types: full cross stitches
Amount of Colors: 1
Regular model stitched 1 strand over 2 threads on 36 count Huntress linen by Picture This Plus with Classic Colorworks floss in Antique Lace.
Assisi model stitched 1 strand over 1 thread on 18 count Discord aida by Picture This Plus with Classic Colorworks floss in Bing Cherry.
Thanks to Nati S. for stitching both models.
PDF includes:
- multi-page pattern in black and white symbols
- multi-page pattern in color symbols
- single page pattern in black and white symbols
- single page pattern in color symbols
- floss key
- compatibility with Pattern Keeper app
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*Source: Daguerreotype of Rhoda Phillips, photographer unidentified. Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. URL - https://nmaahc.si.edu/object/nmaahc_2011.34
**Assisi - a technique originating in Medieval Italy that produces a colored background where the motif in the design is void.
The original tintype digital image is part of the public domain with Creative Commons Zero (CC0) designation. Usage of its likeness is allowed under the Smithsonian’s Open Access policy.
You will get two (2) PDF documents with full pattern details, pattern in multiple formats, and floss key.