Russet Bridge Landscape Autumn Forest Cross-Stitch
Explore more patterns
Download the free PDF chart once you sign in.
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: 172 x 172
- 30 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 248 times
172 x 111 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This 172x172 stitch pattern captures a tranquil autumn scene with warm earth tones and jewel-deep burgundies framing a peaceful water view. The composition draws the eye from vibrant rust and mahogany foliage on both sides toward a distant bridge, creating natural depth and visual balance. Albert Bierstadt's romantic landscape aesthetic translates beautifully into needlework, inviting stitchers to explore the subtle gradations between warm and cool tones that define the season.
Advanced stitchers will appreciate the 30 DMC thread color palette, which demands careful attention to color transitions and shading techniques across the 172x172 canvas. The intricate pixel-like details characteristic of counted cross stitch work here create soft, atmospheric effects—particularly in the sky's pale peachy-lavender tones and the water's reflective qualities. Whether stitched on 14-count Aida fabric or prepared from a free downloadable PDF chart, this needlework project rewards patience with a gallery-worthy landscape perfect for autumn home décor or as a meaningful gift for nature enthusiasts and embroidery collectors alike.
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: 172 x 111 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 12.3 x 7.9 inches or 312 x 201 mm
Suggested Material Size: 18.2 x 13.8 inches or 462 x 351 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
