Bold Red Apple with Green Leaf
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Apples have been cultivated and revered across human civilization for millennia, symbolizing everything from knowledge and temptation to health and natural abundance. The variety of apple colors—from deep crimsons to pale greens—reflects the hundreds of cultivars developed worldwide, each prized for its unique sweetness, tartness, and texture. In folk tradition and visual art, the apple with its leaf remains one of nature's most iconic and recognizable forms, a simple yet powerful emblem of harvest and sustenance.
- Stitch count: 36 x 45
- 12 colors in the palette
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36 x 45 stitches 12 colors
Pattern description
This jewel-toned counted cross-stitch design captures a crisp apple in rich, saturated reds and deep oranges, topped with a bright lime-green leaf rendered in 12 DMC thread colors. At 36×36 stitches, the composition strikes a balance between intermediate-level complexity and satisfying visual impact, with smooth shading across the fruit's rounded form creating dimension and depth. The design works beautifully on 14-count Aida, making it an accessible yet rewarding project for stitchers ready to move beyond basics.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 36 x 45 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.6 x 3.2 inches or 65 x 82 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8.5 x 9.1 inches or 215 x 232 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
