Earth from Space: Cool-Toned Globe Cross-Stitch
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Earth, our home planet, rotates at roughly 1,000 miles per hour at the equator while orbiting the sun every 365.25 days. The distinctive pattern of blue oceans and tan continents visible from space has captivated humanity since the first photographs from orbit in the 1960s, fundamentally shifting how we understand our place in the cosmos. This view—the whole world at once, finite and beautiful against the void—has become a symbol of planetary unity and environmental stewardship, reminding us that all borders and divisions fade from this distant perspective.
- Stitch count: 159 x 119
- 30 colors in the palette
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159 x 119 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This 159-stitch counted cross-stitch pattern renders Earth in jewel-toned blues and soft creams, suspended against a deep brown starfield. The design captures our planet's continental silhouette and swirling cloud patterns with 30 DMC colors, creating a cool, peaceful atmosphere perfect for astronomy enthusiasts and nature lovers. At advanced skill level, the subtle gradations between ocean, land, and atmosphere demand careful color placement and thread blending to achieve the dimensional, three-dimensional sphere effect visible here.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 159 x 119 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.4 x 8.5 inches or 289 x 216 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.3 x 14.4 inches or 439 x 366 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
