Mireille, the Pearl of Tides – A Mystical Cross-Stitch Design

Dive into the magic of the ocean with Mireille, the Pearl of Tides — an elegant cross-stitch design celebrating the mystery and beauty of the sea. Mireille, a graceful mermaid with flowing golden hair and a shimmering aquamarine tail, glides effortlessly through coral gardens, her hand gently clutching a string of pearls. Surrounded by bubbles and vibrant sea flora, she is a tribute to serenity, strength, and the untamed wonder of the underwater world.

This design is a dream for stitchers who love fantasy, oceanic themes, and fluid movement captured in delicate thread. Whether you’re an ocean lover or a mermaid enthusiast, Mireille will add a touch of aquatic enchantment to your stitching collection.

🧵 This design is sold as a digital PDF (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: 13.3” x 13.1” or 34 x 33 cm on 32 or 16 count Aida or linen

Finished Size: 15.2” x 15.0” or 39 x 38 cm on 28 or 14 count Aida or linen

Finished Size: 11.8” x 11.7” or 30 x 30 cm  on 18 count Aida

Stitched Area: 213 x 211 

Please add 2-4 extra inches on each side for framing to the finished size.

🎨 Materials used:

DMC 30 colours:

D20 (Shrimp) - Stitches: 12 - Skeins: 1
D311 (Navy Blue MD) - Stitches: 982 - Skeins: 1
D316 (Antique Mauve MD) - Stitches: 1,290 - Skeins: 1
D335 (Rose) - Stitches: 11 - Skeins: 1
D356 (Terra Cotta MD) - Stitches: 29 - Skeins: 1
D437 (Tan LT) - Stitches: 95 - Skeins: 1
D518 (Wedgewood LT) - Stitches: 1,290 - Skeins: 1
D519 (Sky Blue) - Stitches: 1,520 - Skeins: 1
D632 (Desert Sand UL VY DK) - Stitches: 305 - Skeins: 1
D640 (Beige Gray VY DK) - Stitches: 321 - Skeins: 1
D642 (Beige Gray DK) - Stitches: 100 - Skeins: 1
D738 (Tan VY LT) - Stitches: 149 - Skeins: 1
D739 (Tan UL VY LT) - Stitches: 338 - Skeins: 1
D747 (Sky Blue VY LT) - Stitches: 807 - Skeins: 1
D758 (Terra Cotta VY LT) - Stitches: 232 - Skeins: 1
D776 (Pink MD) - Stitches: 5 - Skeins: 1
D803 (Baby Blue UL VY DK) - Stitches: 793 - Skeins: 1
D818 (Baby Pink) - Stitches: 1 - Skeins: 1
D931 (Antique Blue MD) - Stitches: 741 - Skeins: 1
D948 (Peach VY LT) - Stitches: 215 - Skeins: 1
D964 (Seagreen LT) - Stitches: 1,212 - Skeins: 1
D967 (Apricot VY LT) - Stitches: 278 - Skeins: 1
D3761 (Sky Blue LT) - Stitches: 1,278 - Skeins: 1
D3768 (Gray Green DK) - Stitches: 1,451 - Skeins: 1
D3770 (Tawny VY LT) - Stitches: 608 - Skeins: 1
D3771 (Terra Cotta UL VY LT) - Stitches: 182 - Skeins: 1
D3781 (Mocha Brown DK) - Stitches: 356 - Skeins: 1
D3790 (Beige Gray UL DK) - Stitches: 438 - Skeins: 1
D3808 (Turquoise UL VY DK) - Stitches: 1,096 - Skeins: 1
D3809 (Turquoise VY DK) - Stitches: 1,342 - Skeins: 1

Kreinik #4 Very Fine Braid 1 colour

KB32 (Pearl) - Stitches: 364 - Skeins: 1

Mill Hill Beads: 4 packs

MH00146 (Light Blue) - Beads: 330
MH00161 (Crystal) - Beads: 457
MH00168 (Sapphire) - Beads: 419
MH62038 (Aquamarine - Frosted) - Beads: 44