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Pastoral Landscape with Cool Teal Sky Tones

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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: 246 x 246
  • 30 colors in the palette
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Evening free cross-stitch pattern

246 x 154 stitches 30 colors

Pattern description

Capture the serene mood of dusk with this pastoral landscape cross-stitch, rendered in soft muted blues and greens that evoke twilight's tranquility. The composition features a sprawling hedge in the foreground, a majestic tree anchoring the right side, and a sky painted in cool teal hues with wispy clouds—a masterclass in creating atmospheric depth through thoughtful color placement. At 246 x 246 stitches using 30 DMC thread colors, this advanced-skill needlework demands precision and patience, rewarding experienced stitchers with a sophisticated, naturalistic result that captures the quiet beauty of day's end. The cool color palette—dominated by teals, soft greens, and pale creams—creates a restful visual experience perfect for adding to a bedroom, study, or meditation space. This counted cross-stitch design works beautifully on Aida fabric with the included DMC thread palette, offering both a meditative stitching journey and a finished piece that celebrates the understated elegance of rural scenery. Ideal for needleworkers seeking a challenge that yields gallery-worthy results.

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: 246 x 154 stitches

Sewn Design Size: 17.6 x 11 inches or 446 x 279 mm

Suggested Material Size: 23.5 x 16.9 inches or 596 x 429 mm

Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands