Golden Stupa with Warm Rustic Landscape
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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: 80 x 80
- 26 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 40 times
80 x 80 stitches 26 colors
Pattern description
An 80x80 stitch count makes this intermediate needlework project perfectly manageable for stitchers ready to expand their skills. The composition centers a luminous cream and golden stupa against muted earth tones and dusky skies, creating depth through layered color blocking. Twenty-six DMC thread colors provide subtle shifts that bring dimension to the architectural form.
This counted cross stitch pattern captures a sacred Buddhist monument in warm, earthy hues that evoke both reverence and timelessness. The palette transitions from pale sandy tones in the stupa's upper sections to rich browns and slate blues in the surrounding landscape, evoking a serene temple setting at dusk. Once completed on standard Aida fabric with the included DMC thread selection, this finished piece becomes a meaningful decorative accent for meditation spaces, cultural studies rooms, or as a gift for those drawn to Buddhist spiritual traditions and Eastern aesthetics.
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: 80 x 80 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.7 x 5.7 inches or 145 x 145 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.6 x 11.6 inches or 295 x 295 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
