Cheerful Yellow Apple with Green Leaf
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Apples have been cultivated for thousands of years across countless climates, making them one of the world's most widely grown fruits. Beyond their practical appeal, apples carry rich symbolic weight—from forbidden fruit to tokens of health and knowledge—and remain central to autumn harvest traditions and children's literature worldwide.
- Stitch count: 62 x 67
- 19 colors in the palette
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62 x 67 stitches 19 colors
Pattern description
A bright, expressive apple with wide-eyed charm dominates this 62×62 counted cross-stitch pattern. The golden-yellow fruit is rendered in warm tones with subtle shading to create dimension, while a fresh green leaf curves gracefully from its stem—a classic still-life composition executed in just 19 DMC thread colors.
Intermediate stitchers will appreciate the balance of challenge and accessibility in this design. The large color blocks in the apple's body offer satisfying progress, while the detailed facial features and leaf gradations provide skill-building opportunities. Finished on standard Aida fabric, this cheerful motif works beautifully as a kitchen accent, a gift for gardeners or food lovers, or even as a playful addition to a fruit-themed needlework collection.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 62 x 67 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.4 x 4.8 inches or 113 x 122 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.3 x 10.7 inches or 263 x 272 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
