White Domed Temple Sunset Cross-Stitch Pattern
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 239 x 239
- 30 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 66 times
239 x 159 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern captures an iconic Sri Lankan architectural marvel set against a dramatic golden-orange sunset. The composition centers on a magnificent white domed structure with an ascending spire, framed by warm amber skies and silhouetted foliage at the base. The 239 x 239 stitch count creates a perfectly square, balanced design that showcases the temple in full frontal symmetry.
The 30 DMC thread colors deliver a sophisticated warm palette dominated by cream, gold, and rust tones that evoke the intense tropical light of a South Asian sunset. Subtle blue accents shade the dome's shadowed side, while burnt orange and deep red hues intensify the dramatic sky. This color combination creates a luminous, almost ethereal quality that brings the temple to life on fabric.
Advanced stitchers will appreciate the intricate detailing required to render the spire's delicate vertical striations, the dome's dimensional shading, and the nuanced sunset gradations. Working this design on 14-count Aida fabric with the provided DMC palette offers a rewarding needlework experience that produces a gallery-worthy finished piece. Whether displayed as a standalone artwork or incorporated into home décor celebrating spiritual architecture, this pattern captures sacred beauty with technical precision.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 239 x 159 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 17.1 x 11.4 inches or 434 x 289 mm
Suggested Material Size: 23 x 17.3 inches or 584 x 439 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
