Alleyway Confrontation Bookmark Cross Stitch and similar items

Alleyway Confrontation Bookmark Detective Noire Series • Cross Stitch Pattern (Digital PDF) Neon light. Hard shadows. A choice you can’t stitch your way out of. ? OWNERSHIP AUTHORIZATION This cross stitch pattern is an original design created by James Daniel, and it is offered as a licensed digital pattern for personal use. DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (Single Pattern) $3.99 Instant digital pattern — no physical item. Perfect for mystery readers, noir lovers, and stitchers who like bold silhouettes with cinematic color pops. Story vibe Alleyway Confrontation captures a classic noir moment: a tight alley, a hard stare, and that split-second tension before everything changes. The palette leans heavily into deep blacks with sharp accents of tangerine, gold, and electric blues for a “neon-in-the-dark” atmosphere. Pattern specifications Specification Detail Grid size 50 stitches wide 192 stitches high. Design area (14-count) 3.13" W 12.00" H (50 192 stitches). Approx. stitch count Approximately 9,439 stitches total. Thread palette 23 DMC colours (includes DMC 310 Black and multiple turquoise/electric blue accents). Skill level Confident beginner ? intermediate (bold contrast, manageable colour changes). Estimated time About 10–18 hours depending on your stitching speed. Signature look: This design uses strong black coverage to create silhouette drama (DMC 310 is the dominant colour at 6,868 stitches). DMC colour legend Exact DMC codes and stitch counts are included in the chart; the list below matches the pattern legend. DMC Code Colour name Stitches (approx.) 310 Black 6868 445 Lemon - lt 160 606 Burnt orange-red 351 740 Tangerine 131 747 Sky blue - vy lt 559 814 Garnet - dk 233 972 Canary - dp 19 973 Canary - br 45 996 Electric blue - md 1 3011 Khaki green - dk 9 3078 Golden yellow - vy lt 16 3706 Melon - md 29 3768 Gray green - dk 1 3802 Antique mauve - vy dk 2 3809 Turquoise - vy dk 851 3810 Turquoise - dk 2 3826 Golden brown 7 3827 Golden brown - pl 4 3843 Electric blue 85 3885 Blue - md vy dk 1 3889 Lemon - md lt 1 3890 Turquoise - vy lt br 63 3891 Turquoise - vy dk br 1 What you’ll receive Included files 1 high-resolution PDF chart with symbols and a complete DMC legend. Chart is designed for easy screen viewing or printing at home. Not included Fabric, floss, needle, hoop, or any physical materials. No physical bookmark will be shipped. Materials checklist 14-count Aida (white, cream, or light gray looks great for noir contrast). DMC floss in the colours listed above (DMC 310 will be used most). Needle (size 24–26), scissors, and an optional 4–6" hoop. Bookmark finishing materials: felt backing, twill tape, fabric glue, tassel (optional). Fabric sizing tip: For a clean bookmark finish, cut fabric larger than the design area to allow margins for finishing (for example, at least 6" 15"). FAQ Q: What are the finished dimensions? A: On 14-count Aida, the stitched design area is 3.13" wide 12.00" high. Q: Is this part of a series? A: Yes — it’s part of the Detective Noire bookmark set, and it also works as a standalone noir statement piece. Q: Can I sell finished bookmarks made from this pattern? A: No. This digital pattern is licensed for personal, non-commercial use only. Q: Can I share or redistribute the PDF? A: No. Please do not share, resell, or redistribute the file in any form. Ready to stitch the scene? Grab Alleyway Confrontation for $3.99 and bring noir tension to your next bookmark project.