Jewel-Toned Cherries with Leafy Stem
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Cherries have been cultivated for thousands of years, with origins tracing back to the regions around the Caspian and Black Seas. These stone fruits grow in pairs on a shared stem, a distinctive trait visible in this design's paired composition. Prized for their jewel-like deep red color, sweet-tart flavor, and brief summer season, cherries have long symbolized abundance, fleeting beauty, and the height of harvest season in art and literature.
- Stitch count: 42 x 57
- 12 colors in the palette
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42 x 57 stitches 12 colors
Pattern description
Rich crimson and deep burgundy cherries cluster together in this intermediate counted cross-stitch design, anchored by a graceful green stem and leaf detail. The 42×42 stitch count uses 12 DMC thread colors to build dimensional shading across the fruit's surface, creating depth and subtle highlights that bring the berries to life. The composition balances the organic form of the fruit with clean, crisp pixel edges typical of needlepoint work on Aida fabric. This pattern works beautifully as a kitchen accent, a gift for gardeners and fruit enthusiasts, or a charming addition to summer decor. The jewel-toned palette reads warm and slightly rustic, making it equally at home in farmhouse or cottage-style spaces. Intermediate stitchers will appreciate the color transitions and shading technique without feeling overwhelmed—a satisfying project that yields a polished, gallery-worthy result.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 42 x 57 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3 x 4.1 inches or 76 x 103 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8.9 x 10 inches or 226 x 253 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
