✨ Lucy — a Pixieling of Quiet Light
Lucy is part of the Pixielings Collection —
tiny wanderers of magic and light, gentle stories stitched in small scale.
For now, she is the youngest little sister among the Pixielings —
the smallest step, the softest glow, the quietest presence.
She doesn’t rush ahead. She follows slowly, lantern in hand,
making sure no one is left behind in the evening garden.
She does not chase away the dark —
she walks with it, reminding it that light can be kind.
Pixielings shine in whispers, not in noise.
Quick to stitch yet full of atmosphere,
Lucy is a small, comforting treasure —
a reminder that even the tiniest light can feel like home.
🌸 Part of the Pixielings Collection — tiny treasures full of magic.
🧵 This design is sold as a digital PDF (or a hard copy, both color and black and white) chart, delivered directly to your email within 24–48 hours of purchase. Each chart is personalized for each customer, featuring a watermark with your name to protect against copyright infringement. Thank you for supporting original designs!
Finished Size: 4.0” × 5.5” or 10 × 14 cm on 32 or 16 count Aida or linen
Finished Size: 4.5” × 6.3” or 12 × 16 cm on 28 or 14 count Aida or linen
Finished Size: 3.5” × 4.9” or 9 × 13 cm on 18 count Aida
Stitched Area: 64 x 89
Please add 2-5 extra inches on each side for framing to the finished size.
🎨 Materials used: DMC Stranded (D), Kreinik Braid #4 (KB), Mill Hill Beads (MH)
DMC 30 colours:
D30 (Blueberry MD LT) - Stitches: 72 - Skeins: 1
D32 (Blueberry DK) - Stitches: 14 - Skeins: 1
D151 (Marshmallow) - Stitches: 183 - Skeins: 1
D157 (Cornflower Blue VY LT) - Stitches: 7 - Skeins: 1
D160 (Gray Blue MD) - Stitches: 68 - Skeins: 1
D161 (Gray Blue) - Stitches: 137 - Skeins: 1
D437 (Tan LT) - Stitches: 82 - Skeins: 1
D601 (Cranberry DK) - Stitches: 197 - Skeins: 1
D602 (Cranberry MD) - Stitches: 28 - Skeins: 1
D603 (Cranberry) - Stitches: 41 - Skeins: 1
D604 (Cranberry LT) - Stitches: 72 - Skeins: 1
D632 (Desert Sand UL VY DK) - Stitches: 206 - Skeins: 1
D738 (Tan VY LT) - Stitches: 25 - Skeins: 1
D739 (Tan UL VY LT) - Stitches: 17 - Skeins: 1
D746 (Pearlescent Vanilla) - Stitches: 45 - Skeins: 1
D819 (Baby Pink LT) - Stitches: 274 - Skeins: 1
D948 (Peach VY LT) - Stitches: 114 - Skeins: 1
D963 (Dusty Rose UL VY LT) - Stitches: 312 - Skeins: 1
D967 (Apricot VY LT) - Stitches: 173 - Skeins: 1
D3354 (Dusty Rose LT) - Stitches: 136 - Skeins: 1
D3609 (Plum UL LT) - Stitches: 34 - Skeins: 1
D3733 (Dusty Rose) - Stitches: 136 - Skeins: 1
D3761 (Sky Blue LT) - Stitches: 14 - Skeins: 1
D3771 (Pink Sand) - Stitches: 85 - Skeins: 1
D3781 (Mocha Brown DK) - Stitches: 191 - Skeins: 1
D3790 (Beige Gray UL DK) - Stitches: 205 - Skeins: 1
D3823 (Pale Yellow UL) - Stitches: 103 - Skeins: 1
D3854 (Autumn Gold MD) - Stitches: 15 - Skeins: 1
D3855 (Autumn Gold LT) - Stitches: 84 - Skeins: 1
D3863 (Mocha Beige MD) - Stitches: 215 - Skeins: 1
Kreinik #4 Very Fine Braid 3 colours
KB23 (Lilac) - Stitches: 20 - Skeins: 1
KB93 (Star Mauve) - Stitches: 113 - Skeins: 1
KB191 (Pale Yellow) - Stitches: 104 - Skeins: 1
Mill Hill Beads: 1 pack
MH2001 (Pearl) - Beads: 48
Kreinik substitutions:
DMC Metallic: Use 2 strands for cross stitch and 1 strand for backstitch.
Kreinik 23 #4 VFB - DMC E155
Kreinik 093 #4 VFB - DMC E211
Kreinik 191 #4 VFB - DMC E746
These substitutions are provided as the closest available matches to the original Kreinik colors. While chosen with care to preserve the intended look and sparkle, slight variations in tone and finish may occur due to the different fiber composition and color range of DMC Étoile threads. The final stitched result may therefore appear subtly different from the mock-up — but will remain every bit as beautiful and luminous in its own way. ✨