Praying Hands

Title: Praying Hands Cross Stitch Pattern - Inspirational Christian Embroidery with Quote, Religious Cross Stitch Ard, DIY Wall Art Description: Stitch a powerful expression of faith and reflection with this Praying Hands Cross Stitch Pattern, featuring a beautifully detailed pair of hands in prayer and an inspiring quote: "Prayer is not asking for what we want, it's listening for what we need." Rendered in warm sepia tones with careful shading and delicate backstitching, this design radiates reverence and stillness. Perfect for Christian home decor, religious gifts, or personal spiritual reflection, this piece speaks deeply to those who find strength and guidance in prayer. Whether displayed in a prayer corner, meditation space, or gifted to a loved one, it’s a meaningful reminder of divine connection and listening to inner wisdom. The included quote is stitched in elegant lettering, adding depth and emotion to the design. Though the pattern includes some backstitching, it remains accessible to intermediate stitchers ready for a rewarding, meditative project. Pattern Details: Design Area: Approximately 150 x 225 stitches Actual Number of Cross Stitches: 11,068 Fabric: 14 Count Aida (recommended) Stitch Types: Full cross stitches with backstitching Colors Required: 18 DMC colors Color Palette: Earthy neutrals and sepia tones for a vintage, sacred feel What's Included: PDF Full-color chart with DMC color codes PDF Black & white chart with DMC color codes PDF optimized for Pattern Keeper SVG Pattern files in color and black & white Why You'll Love This Pattern: Spiritual and meaningful design with a heartfelt quote Ideal for Christian gifts, religious decor, or personal reflection Elegant shading and text create a gallery-worthy finish Skill Level: Suitable for all skill levels Instant Download: Your pattern will be available for instant download right after purchase—no physical product will be shipped. THE TOP CROSS STITCH TERMS YOU NEED TO KNOW Aida – the most popular fabric to use for cross stitch with brands including DMC, Zweigart and Charles Craft. Threads are woven evenly to form squares and the most popular counts are 14 and 16 (see Count below) Back Stitch – a method of stitching to outline a cross stitch piece, usually in a dark colour. Beads – can be stitched onto a project to add depth, colour and detail. Blending – (also called Tweeding) using two or more colours of thread (usually one strand of each) in the same needle at the same time to blend the colours together when stitching. Confetti – single stitches of different colours looking like little confetti being thrown! Chart – the cross stitch pattern to work from when stitching. Count – the number of holes per inch. Often you will hear ’14 count’ meaning 14 holes (or squares) in one inch of the fabric. Counted Cross Stitch – the fabric is plain and you use a printed or digital pattern as a guide to help you place each stitch. DMC – one of the most popular brands of thread (or floss) used for embroidery and cross stitch. It comes in hundreds of different colours and effects.