Sunset Over Dark Pine Forest Landscape
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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: 159 x 159
- 30 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 70 times
159 x 119 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
Capture the serene transition between day and night with this 159x159 stitch cross-stitch pattern featuring a silhouetted evergreen treeline against a warm golden sky. The composition divides the canvas into three distinct bands: deep blue twilight above, soft amber and cream tones in the middle atmosphere, and a stark black forest horizon creating striking contrast. This nature-inspired design balances atmospheric detail in the clouds with bold graphic simplicity at the landscape's edge.
The 30-color DMC palette creates a sophisticated cool-to-warm gradient, moving from navy and periwinkle at the top through butter-yellow and pale cream to the commanding black silhouette below. This color progression evokes the peaceful moment when day surrenders to evening, making it ideal for nature lovers and landscape enthusiasts seeking meditative stitching projects.
At advanced skill level, this 159-stitch count requires patience and precision, rewarding experienced needleworkers with a professionally finished piece suitable for framing. The completed design works beautifully in cabin retreats, nature-themed bedrooms, or as a meaningful gift for outdoor enthusiasts. Stitch this evocative forest scene on 14-count Aida fabric for an approximately 11x11-inch finished work that celebrates the quiet beauty of transitional moments in nature.
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: 159 x 119 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.4 x 8.5 inches or 289 x 216 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.3 x 14.4 inches or 439 x 366 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
