Purple Grapes with Green Leaves
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Grapes have been cultivated for thousands of years and hold deep symbolic weight across cultures—they represent abundance, prosperity, and fertility in many traditions. The grape vine itself is among the oldest cultivated plants, with evidence of winemaking dating back to ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Purple and red grape varieties, like those depicted here, develop their rich coloring from anthocyanin pigments that emerge as the fruit ripens, signaling peak sweetness and sugar content. Beyond wine, fresh grapes have been prized as luxury fruits and symbols of generosity since classical antiquity.
- Stitch count: 121 x 138
- 28 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 81 times
137 x 125 stitches 23 colors
Pattern description
A cascade of jewel-toned grapes makes this counted cross-stitch pattern a striking kitchen or dining-room accent. The deep purples and magentas create rich dimension across 137×137 stitches, while the luminous green foliage frames the fruit cluster beautifully. At intermediate skill level with 23 DMC thread colors, this design rewards careful color blending and shading—the tonal variation in the grapes themselves demands attention to stitch placement for that dimensional, almost sculptural effect. Perfect for Aida fabric, the finished piece works equally well framed or as a decorative accent in spaces celebrating harvest themes and botanical motifs.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 137 x 125 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9.8 x 8.9 inches or 249 x 227 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15.7 x 14.8 inches or 399 x 377 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
