Welcome to Part 2 of our epic 8-part Dance of Death (Totentanz) series, based on the brilliant original artwork by Robert Budzinski. If you are looking for a striking gothic cross stitch pattern, this piece perfectly bridges the gap between historical art and contemporary defiance. It is a fantastic modern cross stitch that captures the gritty, expressive texture of the original prints. Fans of the woodcut cross stitch aesthetic will absolutely love the harsh lines and deep contrast in this design. It brings a beautifully dark cross stitch energy to your hoop without feeling utterly hopeless.

In this specific scene, the grim reaper is creeping in close, trying to comfort the seemingly timid girl. It is a classic medieval cross stitch motif, where Death mistakenly thinks he has caught her in a weak, vulnerable moment. But we all know how this 8-part story ends, making this an incredible setup for a fiercely feminist cross stitch narrative. While it looks like your typical skeleton cross stitch, the underlying tension makes the piece so much more compelling. You get all the rich atmosphere of a spooky cross stitch paired with a deeply rebellious undercurrent.

Because it relies on stark black-and-white contrast, this monochrome cross stitch is surprisingly relaxing to work on. You achieve the incredibly detailed look of a blackwork cross stitch while only having to manage a single thread color. This makes it a genuinely easy cross stitch for nights when you just want to zone out and create something meaningful. It is the perfect xstitch project to tackle when you need a break from complex, multi-colored charts. Depending on your preferred fabric count, you could even frame this as a striking mini cross stitch for a small, moody space.

Whether you are stitching this as a permanent fixture or a seasonal halloween cross stitch, it brings a ton of personality to your walls. It makes for a fabulous witchy cross stitch that celebrates quiet strength and hidden power. Dive into this unique danse macabre cross stitch series today, and continue building your ultimate gothic cross stitch collection.

You will get a PDF counted cross stitch pattern available for instant download. No physical item will be sent.
The pattern includes:
– a finished image
– an image of the whole chart (color and b&w)
– colorful detailed symbol pattern in PDF format
– instruction and key section
– list of DMC thread colors

This pattern is full cross stitches only.
Floss: DMC 1 color

Design size: 130×173 Stitches

10 ct 130×173 Stitches (33.0 x 43.9 cm) (13.0 x 17.3 in.)
14 ct 130×173 Stitches (23.6 x 31.4 cm) (9.3 x 12.4 in.)
16 ct 130×173 Stitches (20.6 x 27.5 cm) (8.1 x 10.8 in.)
18 ct 130×173 Stitches (18.3 x 24.4 cm) (7.2 x 9.6 in.)
20 ct 130×173 Stitches (16.5 x 22.0 cm) (6.5 x 8.6 in.)
22 ct 130×173 Stitches (15.0 x 20.0 cm) (5.9 x 7.9 in.)
25 ct 130×173 Stitches (13.2 x 17.6 cm) (5.2 x 6.9 in.)
32 ct 130×173 Stitches (10.3 x 13.7 cm) (4.1 x 5.4 in.)

I wish you a lot of inspiration and happy stitching!

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