Warm Jewel-Toned Maple Leaf Cross-Stitch
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The maple leaf holds deep cultural significance across North America, symbolizing strength and natural beauty. Canada's national emblem, the maple leaf appears on the country's flag and represents the forest's changing seasons. Maples are prized for their dramatic autumn transformation, when leaves shift from green to brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows before falling—a cycle that has inspired artists and needleworkers for centuries.
- Stitch count: 29 x 28
- 4 colors in the palette
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29 x 28 stitches 4 colors
Pattern description
A fiery gradient of reds, oranges, and golds transforms a simple maple leaf into a warm, dimensional piece of needlework. This 29×29 stitch beginner-friendly pattern uses just four DMC thread colors to build rich color transitions that evoke the brilliance of autumn foliage. The small stitch count makes it ideal for quick completion on 14-count Aida fabric, while the color blending technique teaches foundational shading skills. Perfect as a seasonal accent, bookmark, or part of a fall-themed collection.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 29 x 28 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.1 x 2 inches or 53 x 51 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8 x 7.9 inches or 203 x 201 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
