Golden Peaches with Jewel-Tone Leaves
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Peaches are stone fruits native to northwest China, prized for over 4,000 years across Asian and Mediterranean cultures. Their fuzzy golden skin and sweet, juicy flesh have made them symbols of longevity and abundance in East Asian art, while in Western still-life tradition they represent summer bounty and sensory richness. A peach tree can live 15–20 years and bears fruit in late summer; the velvety skin and large central pit are its defining features.
- Stitch count: 69 x 87
- 29 colors in the palette
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69 x 87 stitches 29 colors
Pattern description
Two ripe peaches dominate this 69×69 counted cross-stitch pattern, their golden-yellow surfaces shaded with warm browns and peachy tones to suggest volume and ripeness. Green foliage frames the fruit in jewel-toned hues—deep forest and bright lime—while delicate yellow highlights suggest morning light. The composition radiates classical botanical charm, perfect for stitchers seeking an intermediate challenge across 29 DMC thread colors.
Working this pattern on Aida fabric offers rewarding color blending as you layer warm golds into brown shadows and navigate the intricate leaf details. The result makes an elegant small-scale piece for a kitchen, dining room, or as a nature-focused gift; the 69-stitch square works beautifully as a framed needlework art or cushion cover. Its warm, inviting palette suits autumn displays year-round or serves as a charming nod to summer's stone fruits.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 69 x 87 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.9 x 6.2 inches or 125 x 158 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.8 x 12.1 inches or 275 x 308 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
