Bright Red Cherries with Jewel-Tone Depth
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Cherries are stone fruits prized for their bright color and sweet-tart flavor, growing in pairs from a shared stem as shown here. Symbolically, they represent abundance, vitality, and the fleeting joy of summer harvest across many cultures. The glossy, spherical form and vivid red pigmentation have made cherries iconic subjects in food art and needlework for centuries.
- Stitch count: 81 x 85
- 17 colors in the palette
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81 x 85 stitches 17 colors
Pattern description
Two glossy cherries hang from a slender green stem in this vibrant counted cross-stitch design, each sphere rendered in gradations of brilliant red and warm orange that create convincing dimension and shine. The 81×81 stitch count makes this a focused, portable project—ideal for stitchers seeking a fruit motif with real visual impact without committing to a sprawling canvas.
The seventeen DMC thread colors work together to build luminous depth, from scarlet peaks to golden-amber shadows that suggest the fruit's natural curve and that characteristic waxy gleam. This intermediate-skill pattern rewards careful attention to color placement and blending.
Perfect for kitchen décor, a food-lover's hoop, or a gift for gardeners and bakers alike, this cherry design captures the essence of summer abundance in miniature. Its warm, jewel-toned palette suits both modern and farmhouse interiors, and the small finished size makes it ideal for framing, ornament displays, or incorporating into larger patchwork projects.
Material Type: Aida Generic Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 81 x 85 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.8 x 6.1 inches or 147 x 154 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.7 x 12 inches or 297 x 304 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
