Warm Gradient Apple with Green Leaves
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Apples have been cultivated for thousands of years and hold symbolic weight across cultures—from Norse mythology to the biblical Garden of Eden. The color gradient in this design echoes the natural variation found in real apple varieties, where the sun-exposed side often deepens to wine-red while the shaded underside stays lighter and more golden.
- Stitch count: 40 x 45
- 21 colors in the palette
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40 x 45 stitches 21 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch captures a plump, round apple in rich ombré tones—deep crimson at the base melting into coral, apricot, and golden yellow toward the crown, with a small red stem and bright green leaf detail. Using 21 DMC thread colors across a 40×40 stitch count, the design relies on smooth color transitions and careful thread selection to build the fruit's dimensional form, making it an excellent intermediate-level project that rewards attention to shading.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 40 x 45 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.9 x 3.2 inches or 73 x 82 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8.8 x 9.1 inches or 223 x 232 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
