Jewel-Toned Fruit Basket Counted Cross Stitch
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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: 153 x 153
- 49 colors in the palette
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153 x 150 stitches 49 colors
Pattern description
This advanced needlework pattern showcases a wicker basket brimming with rich burgundy grapes, warm golden pears, and sunny yellow bananas in a beautifully balanced composition. With 49 DMC thread colors across 153 x 153 stitches, the design captures subtle shading and depth that brings the fruit to life, making it an ideal project for experienced stitchers seeking a rewarding challenge. The warm, rustic palette creates a welcoming aesthetic perfect for kitchen décor or as a thoughtful handmade gift. The intricate color work required—blending warm and cool tones to render dimensional fruit against a neutral basket weave—demands patience and attention to detail, rewarding crafters with professional-looking results. Stitched on Aida fabric with quality DMC threads, this pattern works beautifully as wall art or framed as a lasting heirloom piece that celebrates traditional counted cross stitch artistry.
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: 153 x 150 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10.9 x 10.7 inches or 278 x 272 mm
Suggested Material Size: 16.8 x 16.6 inches or 428 x 422 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
