Warm Jewel-Toned Sunset Over Silhouetted Trees
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Sunsets occur daily at dusk when the sun descends below the horizon, scattering shorter blue wavelengths and allowing longer red, orange, and yellow wavelengths to dominate the sky. The silhouetted trees—backlit by the sun's glow—appear darkened because the observer faces away from direct sunlight. Water reflects this colored light, creating a layered, mirrored beauty prized in landscape art across cultures and centuries.
- Stitch count: 111 x 85
- 30 colors in the palette
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111 x 85 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch captures a dramatic moment: a luminous sun dips toward the horizon while dark, gnarled trees frame the composition in deep wine and burgundy silhouettes. The 111 × 111 stitch count on Aida fabric delivers a manageable intermediate project, with 30 DMC thread colors creating rich depth—the glowing yellows and oranges of the sun contrast beautifully against the moody sky gradations and water reflection below.
The warm, jewel-toned palette—burnished reds, golden yellows, and peachy transitional hues—makes this pattern ideal for adding warmth to any room or gifting to nature lovers and sunset enthusiasts. Whether stitched as a framed wall piece or kept as a cherished needlework keepsake, the interplay of silhouette and light creates a meditative project that rewards patience with striking visual impact.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 111 x 85 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.9 x 6.1 inches or 201 x 154 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.8 x 12 inches or 351 x 304 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
