Viva la Vida
CROSS STITCH PATTERN READY TO DOWNLOAD, DESIGNED BY Barbara Ana Designs

This cross stitch pattern is a tribute by Spanish designer Barbara Ana to the Mexican woman painter Frida Kahlo. The portrait mirrors the artist's own self portraits with the signature eyebrows, large dark eyes, and elaborate hairstyle interwoven with large flowers. Frida Kahlo lived her life to the full and Barbara Ana has chosen appropriate lines "Viva la vida" to complement her portrait of the artist.

We love the baroque and esoteric feel of this design. A pale and somewhat abstract sun sends its golden rays above the artist's head. The colorful flowers are evocative of the rich tropical nature of Frida Kahlo's homeland. A small spider monkey sits on the artist's lap.

 

A cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs.

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Chart info & Needlework supplies for the pattern:
Viva la Vida

Chart size in stitches: 89 x 138 (wide x high)
Needlework fabric: Aida, Linen or Evenweave
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Stitches: Cross stitch
Chart: Black & White, Color
Threads: DMC
Number of colors: 19

Themes: Frida Kahlo tribute, Mexican woman artist
 

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