Gratitude and Grace
These are lyrics of one of my favourite songs - Azalea Place by Max McNown. It's good to be reminded to take life slow, have gratitude for the things that are going well, and to show grace when things aren't
Made by Alanya
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Gratitude and Grace: A Lyric-Inspired Cross Stitch Pattern
About the Design
This pattern takes its words from Azalea Place by Max McNown, a song that speaks to slowing down, appreciating what's going right, and offering grace when things aren't. The text sits in bold cranberry lettering across three lines, with the middle line picked out in soft light lavender for contrast. A black-outlined lavender flower with cranberry center dots anchors the lower right corner, echoing the botanical imagery of the song's title and giving the whole piece a hand-lettered, sampler feel.
Skill Level and Time
Built on a 50 by 50 grid, this is a beginner project with clean blocky letterforms and a single simple floral shape, making it approachable for anyone just starting out with counted cross stitch. With 579 stitches total, most stitchers can expect to finish in around 5 hours, whether worked in one sitting or spread across a few relaxed evenings.
Palette and Materials
Just three colors carry the entire design: black for outlining, light lavender for the flower petals and the word "and," and cranberry for the main lettering and flower center dots. The limited palette keeps floss changes minimal, so the focus stays on clean, even stitching rather than juggling threads. It's a good pick for a small framed piece, a gift for someone who needs the reminder, or a first finished project for a new stitcher building confidence.