Pastel Cottage with Climbing Vines and Garden
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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: 145 x 145
- 35 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 149 times
145 x 107 stitches, 35 colors
Pattern description
This cozy cottage design captures a soft, romantic aesthetic with its pale blue and cream walls, sunny yellow windows, and warm brown roof accents. The composition features a charming homestead framed by abundant flowering vines and manicured garden beds in shades of red, yellow, and green. A mature tree towers behind the structure, adding depth and natural framing to the peaceful countryside scene. The color palette evokes a gentle, nostalgic mood perfect for creating a soothing needlework project.
With 145 x 145 stitches and 35 DMC thread colors, this advanced-level pattern demands patience and precision from experienced stitchers. The intricate details—delicate flower petals, window panes with realistic highlights, and varied foliage textures—require careful color placement and consistent tension to achieve the polished, lifelike appearance visible in the finished design.
Stitched on 14-count Aida fabric, this cottage would make a treasured heirloom or meaningful gift for those who appreciate pastoral imagery and traditional needlework. Completed as a framed piece, it brings timeless elegance to bedrooms, living rooms, or cottage-core inspired spaces. The design's universal appeal makes it suitable for display year-round, celebrating the quiet beauty of rural homesteads and the comfort of a welcoming garden sanctuary.
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: 145 x 107 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10.4 x 7.6 inches or 263 x 194 mm
Suggested Material Size: 16.3 x 13.5 inches or 413 x 344 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
