Rustic Jewel-Toned Fruit Basket Still Life
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A fruit basket captures the abundance of harvest season, when orchards and vineyards reach their peak. The combination of grapes, apples, and bananas represents both temperate and tropical produce—a global harvest brought together in one humble woven vessel. Still-life arrangements like this have been celebrated in art for centuries, symbolizing prosperity, nature's generosity, and the simple pleasures of seasonal eating.
- Stitch count: 153 x 150
- 49 colors in the palette
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153 x 150 stitches 49 colors
Pattern description
A woven basket overflowing with rich, warm produce makes this counted cross stitch pattern a study in sumptuous color and classical still-life composition. The deep burgundy grapes cluster against golden pears and apples, their jewel-toned palette lending a sophisticated, autumnal mood to any stitcher's project. At 153×153 stitches with 49 DMC thread colors, this advanced-level design demands patience and precision to capture the subtle shading and depth that brings the fruit to life.
This pattern celebrates the interplay of texture and light—from the woven basket's delicate weave to the luminous highlights on each piece of fruit. Stitchers will appreciate the technical challenge of blending similar hues to create dimension, making this an ideal project for those ready to move beyond basic color work. Completed, it becomes a timeless needlework piece perfect for kitchen décor or as a gift for culinary enthusiasts who love the romance of traditional still-life imagery.
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
