Faith word sign with a gold cross for the T cross stitch pattern

59 × 31 stitches 3 colors 4.2 × 2.2 in on 14-count

A PDF for 14-count on US Letter paper: overview, symbol charts and thread list. Change the count or paper

You will need

Fabric: 14-count Aida, cut 11 × 9 in (the design is 4.2 × 2.2 in; 14-count has 14 squares to the inch)
Needle: Tapestry, size 24
Thread: 3 DMC colors, 2 strands at a time (DMC is the thread maker whose color numbers charts use)

Your thread palette: 3 threads ↓

DMC 311 Medium Navy Blue
DMC 3865 Winter White
DMC 783 Medium Topaz

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Fabric count and finished sizeCount is the number of squares per inch. Higher count makes the same design smaller; the stitches and thread colors stay the same. Sizes shown are the stitched area; allow extra fabric for finishing.

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About this pattern

The word FAITH in bold white block capitals on a deep teal blue plaque, with a tall gold cross standing in for the T. The cross rises above and drops below the other letters, with its bar level with their tops. A single gold line runs all the way round, one stitch in from the edge. The plaque is stitched from edge to edge. Full crosses only. It is 59 by 31 stitches and uses three thread colors.

59 stitches wide by 31 high: 1,829 full cross stitches in 3 DMC colors (Medium Navy Blue 311, Winter White 3865, Medium Topaz 783).

Finished size by fabric count
Fabric	Inches	Centimeters
11-count Aida	5.4 × 2.8	13.6 × 7.2
14-count Aida, or 28-count over two	4.2 × 2.2	10.7 × 5.6
16-count Aida, or 32-count over two	3.7 × 1.9	9.4 × 4.9
18-count Aida	3.3 × 1.7	8.3 × 4.4
22-count Hardanger	2.7 × 1.4	6.8 × 3.6

Sizes are the stitched area. Add about 3 inches (7.5 cm) on every side when you cut your fabric.

The fabric color changes the preview only: every cross matches your chart.

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Symbol	Thread	Stitches	Buy
●	DMC 311 Medium Navy Blue	1,295	Find it
X	DMC 3865 Winter White	285	Find it
▲	DMC 783 Medium Topaz	249	Find it

Suggested DMC colors. Screen colors are approximate. Previews show the exact chart.

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Count is the number of squares to the inch: 14-count fabric has 14, and a higher count makes the same design smaller. DMC is the thread maker whose color numbers most charts use.