Red Currants Cross-Stitch in Jewel Tones
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Red currants are small, glossy berries that grow in hanging clusters on deciduous shrubs native to Europe and Asia. Prized for their tart flavor and jewel-like appearance, they've been cultivated in gardens for centuries and often feature in traditional jams, jellies, and dessert garnishes. Their translucent skin and delicate seedpods make them particularly striking subjects for botanical art and embroidery, where their natural radiant quality can be captured through layered stitching and color gradation.
- Stitch count: 36 x 71
- 15 colors in the palette
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36 x 71 stitches 15 colors
Pattern description
A vibrant cluster of ruby-red currants tumbles down a delicate green stem in this intermediate counted cross-stitch design. The richly saturated red palette—built from 15 DMC thread colors—creates dimensional depth and highlights that bring each berry to life, while the stem's precise green stitching provides elegant contrast. At 36×36 stitches, this is a manageable project that rewards careful color transitions with striking visual impact.
Stitched on Aida fabric with the provided DMC thread selection, this design captures the jewel-like translucence of fresh berries with layered shading and shadow details. The compact size makes it perfect for framing as a kitchen accent, gifting to a gardening enthusiast, or displaying in a gallery of botanical needlework. Whether you're drawn to summer produce themes or simply love working with warm, saturated reds, this currant spray offers satisfying complexity without overwhelming stitch counts.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 36 x 71 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.6 x 5.1 inches or 65 x 129 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8.5 x 11 inches or 215 x 279 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
