I love the classic colorful masks that are commonly associated with Mardi Gras, but given the right decor in a room this could be a decoration all year.
The Venetian Mask cross stitch pattern from SamXstitch uses 14 colors and is 111 by 129 stitches. It’s decidedly not a beginner pattern but it is a beauty and well worth the time and effort if you have a flair for drama.
On 14 count fabric it measures 7.93 x 9.21 inches. You can grab the pattern on Etsy.
[Photo: SamXstitch.]
I left myself a note when I added Colorfully Sarah Shop to my list of shops to write about that says “small but adorable.” I was talking about the shop in general — which as of this writing has just 40 patterns — but it’s also true of the designs themselves.