Turquoise Lagoon with Dramatic Sunset Cliffs
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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: 349 x 349
- 50 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 83 times
349 x 218 stitches 50 colors
Pattern description
Rugged coastal cliffs frame a pristine turquoise bay dotted with weathered rock formations in this advanced counted cross stitch pattern. The composition draws your eye from the rocky foreground across calm waters to distant sea stacks, creating natural depth and visual flow across the 349 x 349 stitch count.
The color palette blends cool jewel-toned teals and blues with warm peachy-gold sunset tones, anchored by rich chocolate browns in the cliff faces. This tonal complexity demands careful thread selection across 50 DMC colors, rewarding experienced stitchers with atmospheric depth and realistic water reflections.
Perfect for coastal home décor or as a gift for nature lovers and seaside enthusiasts, this needlework captures the serene isolation of remote maritime landscapes. The advanced skill level suits dedicated embroiderers seeking a substantial project that showcases color blending techniques and the meditative rhythm of counted cross stitch on Aida fabric.
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: 349 x 218 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 24.9 x 15.6 inches or 633 x 396 mm
Suggested Material Size: 30.8 x 21.5 inches or 783 x 546 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
