Bold Red Apple with Green Leaves
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Apples have symbolized nourishment, knowledge, and natural abundance across cultures for millennia. Their distinctive round silhouette and the interplay between skin color, leaf green, and internal structure have made them enduring subjects in still-life art and decorative needlework, celebrated for both their simplicity and their capacity to convey richness of form.
- Stitch count: 45 x 53
- 18 colors in the palette
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45 x 53 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
A vibrant cross-stitch depicting a plump red apple with bright green foliage, this intermediate-level pattern combines rich, warm tones with cool leaf accents for striking visual contrast. The composition uses 18 carefully selected DMC thread colors to build depth and dimension across the 45×45 stitch count, creating a piece that reads beautifully from a distance while rewarding close inspection of the shading work.
Stitching this design engages the needleworker in classic color-blending techniques—layering lighter and darker reds to suggest the apple's rounded form, and transitioning yellows and greens to bring the leaves to life. The intermediate skill level makes it an ideal project for crafters ready to move beyond basic patterns but seeking a manageable scope.
Whether framed as kitchen décor, given as a harvest-season gift, or incorporated into a series of fruit designs, this apple works equally well as a standalone piece or as part of a larger needlework collection. Its warm color palette suits autumn displays and farmhouse-inspired spaces, while the crisp detail makes it a charming addition to a crafter's portfolio.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 45 x 53 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3.2 x 3.8 inches or 82 x 96 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9.1 x 9.7 inches or 232 x 246 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
