Bright Red Apple with Green Leaf Cross-Stitch
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Apples have been cultivated for over four thousand years, with evidence of their use in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. The fruit's simple geometry—a rounded sphere topped with a stem and leaf—has made it an enduring symbol in art, from Renaissance still life paintings to modern logo design. The bright red variety, often the most vivid in color, carries cultural significance as a marker of health, knowledge, and harvest abundance across many traditions.
- Stitch count: 23 x 25
- 5 colors in the palette
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23 x 25 stitches 5 colors
Pattern description
A bold, beginner-friendly apple design in vibrant red and forest green brings classic fruit-stand charm to counted cross-stitch. This 23×23 pattern uses just five DMC thread colors to create dimensional shading across the apple's rounded form, with a crisp green leaf and brown stem positioned at the top. The simplified stitch count makes it ideal for newcomers learning color blending and basic shaping techniques on Aida fabric.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 23 x 25 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 1.6 x 1.8 inches or 42 x 45 mm
Suggested Material Size: 7.5 x 7.7 inches or 192 x 195 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
