Sunny Cottage in Rolling Green Landscape
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The rural cottage is a quintessential symbol of pastoral simplicity and domestic contentment, rooted in centuries of European village tradition. Small stone or timber houses like this became iconic in literature, art, and folklore as havens of peace and self-sufficiency—places where one could escape the demands of the wider world. Whether inspired by English country villages, Irish farmsteads, or Alpine homesteads, the cottage represents an idealized harmony between dwelling and landscape, where a modest home rests comfortably within rolling meadows and natural rhythms.
- Stitch count: 80 x 80
- 19 colors in the palette
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80 x 80 stitches 19 colors
Pattern description
A serene pastoral scene unfolds in this 80×80 counted cross-stitch pattern, featuring a cheerful yellow cottage nestled amid lush green hills under a bright sun and puffy white clouds. The composition uses 19 DMC thread colors to create a calm, folk-art aesthetic with soft tonal shifts—deeper forest greens in the background trees, lighter grass tones in the foreground, and cool sky blues that suggest a peaceful afternoon. At intermediate skill level, this design rewards patient stitchers with a rewarding landscape that feels both timeless and contemporary, making it ideal for framing as cottage-core decor or gifting to country-living enthusiasts.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 80 x 80 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.7 x 5.7 inches or 145 x 145 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.6 x 11.6 inches or 295 x 295 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
