Coastal Lighthouse with Keeper's House
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Lighthouses emerged as essential maritime infrastructure from the medieval period onward, guiding ships safely past treacherous coastlines through fog and darkness. The classic design shown here—a tall tower adjacent to a keeper's dwelling—reflects the practical architecture common to staffed lighthouses from the 18th through 20th centuries, when keepers lived on-site to maintain the light continuously. Today, most are automated or decommissioned, making them romantic symbols of maritime heritage.
- Stitch count: 100 x 117
- 29 colors in the palette
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100 x 117 stitches 29 colors
Pattern description
A tall, cream-colored lighthouse tower stands sentinel over a seaside landscape in this charming counted cross-stitch pattern. The 100 × 100 stitch design captures a classic maritime scene, with the tower's cylindrical form punctuated by small window openings and topped with a deep blue lantern room. To its right sits a keeper's cottage with a bold red roof and three arched windows, grounding the composition in architectural realism.
The color palette shifts from soft sand and muted greens in the upper atmosphere through deeper teals and rich blues of the water, creating atmospheric depth. Twenty-nine DMC thread colors work together to render this peaceful coastal vista with intermediate-level complexity—ideal for stitchers comfortable with color blending and varied stitch densities.
This pattern suits anyone drawn to nautical themes, lighthouse history, or seaside charm. It works beautifully as a framed needlework piece for a coastal home, guest bedroom, or nautical-inspired nursery. The generous stitch count and manageable color palette make it a rewarding weekend or week-long project on 14-count Aida.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 100 x 117 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.1 x 8.4 inches or 181 x 212 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13 x 14.3 inches or 331 x 362 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
