Golden Honey Mushroom Cluster Cross Stitch
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Honey mushrooms (Armillaria mellea) are golden-capped fungi that grow in distinctive clusters on wood and soil. Prized in culinary traditions across Europe and Asia, they're both edible and medicinally valued. Their warm, honeyed coloring and clustered growth habit make them iconic symbols of autumn foraging and woodland abundance.
- Stitch count: 101 x 76
- 18 colors in the palette
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101 x 76 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
A cluster of plump, golden-brown mushrooms rises from a mossy green base in this 101×101 counted cross-stitch pattern. The design captures five rounded fungal caps in warm amber and cream tones, with subtle shading that creates dimension and a naturalistic appearance despite the pixelated medium. The soft palette and organic composition make it an inviting choice for intermediate stitchers seeking something neither too simple nor overly complex.
Worked over 18 DMC thread colors on Aida fabric, this pattern balances warm earth tones with cool moss greens, evoking an autumn forest floor. The color blending creates smooth transitions between the honey-gold caps and shadowy undersides, while the emerald base grounds the composition. Stitchers will find the varied hue counts offer engaging texture work throughout the middle 101-stitch count.
This mushroom design translates beautifully into home décor—frame it as woodland-inspired kitchen art, a nature lover's gift, or a cozy accent for a study or cabin aesthetic. The moderate stitch count makes it achievable within a reasonable timeframe, while the detailed shading offers enough complexity to keep experienced needleworkers engaged without requiring advanced techniques.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 101 x 76 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.2 x 5.4 inches or 183 x 138 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.1 x 11.3 inches or 333 x 288 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
