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Kenya Sunset with Birds in Warm Rustic Tones

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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: 270 x 270
  • 29 colors in the palette
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Kenya Sunset free cross-stitch pattern

270 x 141 stitches 29 colors

Pattern description

A dramatic African landscape emerges through silhouetted trees and wildlife, their dark forms framed against a glowing orange and golden sky. This 270 x 270 counted cross stitch pattern captures the fiery warmth of an East African sunset, with birds in flight soaring across the rich crimson backdrop. The composition balances foreground foliage with an expansive sky, creating depth and movement that draws the eye upward.

Crafted at an advanced skill level with 29 DMC thread colors, this needlework project demands precision and patience but rewards stitchers with a stunning landscape piece. The color palette shifts from deep blacks and charcoals in the tree silhouettes to brilliant oranges, golds, and reds that dominate the sky, creating dramatic visual contrast. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and Africa lovers, this embroidery celebrates wildlife and savanna beauty. Stitch on 14-count Aida fabric for traditional proportions, or adjust your fabric count to customize the finished size. Frame it as a gallery-worthy home accent or gift it to adventurers who cherish African imagery.

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: 270 x 141 stitches

Sewn Design Size: 19.3 x 10.1 inches or 490 x 256 mm

Suggested Material Size: 25.2 x 16 inches or 640 x 406 mm

Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands