Muted Lake and Treeline at Dusk
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Alishan (Alishan Forest Recreation Area) is a renowned mountainous region in central Taiwan's Chiayi County, famous for its dense coniferous forests, scenic railway, and dramatic sunrise vistas over sea-of-clouds formations. The area has been a destination since the Japanese colonial era, when a narrow-gauge railway was built to transport cypress timber from the high-altitude slopes—a feat of early 20th-century engineering that still operates as a heritage attraction today. The cool, mist-laden forests create an ethereal landscape quite distinct from Taiwan's subtropical lowlands, drawing visitors and artists seeking that distinctive interplay of water, silhouetted trees, and shifting light.
- Stitch count: 159 x 119
- 29 colors in the palette
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159 x 119 stitches 29 colors
Pattern description
Alishan's forested slopes descend toward a tranquil lake in this serene twilight landscape, rendered in soft, cool-toned counted cross stitch. The composition captures the silhouetted evergreens against a luminous water surface, with pale sky bleeding into warm-toned cloud formations—a gentle interplay of light and shadow that rewards the advanced needleworker. At 159×159 stitches across 29 DMC thread colors, this design demands patience with its delicate color transitions and layered depth, making it ideal for stitchers seeking a contemplative, nature-inspired project that evokes the misty beauty of Taiwan's mountain regions.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 159 x 119 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.4 x 8.5 inches or 289 x 216 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.3 x 14.4 inches or 439 x 366 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
