Desert Oasis with Camel and Cacti
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Camels are perfectly adapted to desert life, capable of traveling long distances without water by storing fat (not water) in their humps for sustained energy. Their broad, padded feet distribute weight evenly across sand, and specialized nasal passages retain moisture. For millennia, they have been essential to trade routes and survival across arid regions from North Africa to the Middle East and Central Asia.
- Stitch count: 110 x 173
- 18 colors in the palette
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110 x 173 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
A warm, sun-soaked desert landscape unfolds in this advanced cross-stitch pattern, where a solitary camel treks across golden sand dotted with agave plants and towering saguaro cacti. The 110 × 173 stitch count and 18 DMC thread colors create a rich, layered composition—burnt-orange mountains rise against cream-colored clouds under turquoise sky, while foreground vegetation in jade and teal adds depth and contrast. This pattern rewards patient needleworkers with a scenic, painterly result suitable for desert enthusiasts and nature lovers seeking a substantial counted cross-stitch project.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 110 x 173 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.9 x 12.4 inches or 200 x 314 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.8 x 18.3 inches or 350 x 464 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
