Tropical Beach Scene with Swaying Palms
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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: 159 x 159
- 30 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 151 times
159 x 119 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross stitch captures a serene tropical getaway framed by tall coconut palms bending gracefully toward pristine turquoise waters. The composition draws your eye through the trees to the calm ocean horizon, where soft blues and sandy beach create a peaceful coastal escape. With 159 x 159 stitches across 30 DMC thread colors, this advanced pattern demands precision and patience, rewarding dedicated stitchers with a vacation-inspired masterpiece.
The color palette balances cool aqua and sky blues against warm sandy tones and rich brown palm trunks, creating an inviting tropical mood. The soft, layered blue sky suggests tropical warmth while the detailed palm fronds showcase fine shading work that brings genuine depth to the scene.
Best suited for experienced needleworkers, this project works beautifully on 14-count Aida fabric and produces a finished piece ideal for framing in a vacation home, coastal bedroom, or anywhere you want to evoke island tranquility. The intermediate-to-advanced skill level and color complexity make it a rewarding long-term stitching project that creates a stunning focal point for beach-themed decor.
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: 159 x 119 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.4 x 8.5 inches or 289 x 216 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.3 x 14.4 inches or 439 x 366 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
