Warm Rustic Pear with Green Leaf
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Pears are among the oldest cultivated fruits, prized since ancient times for their delicate sweetness and grainy texture. Unlike apples, pears ripen from the inside out and must be picked before fully ripe, then allowed to soften on the counter—a patience-rewarding process that mirrors their role in centuries of still-life painting. The green leaf paired with the warm-hued fruit echoes the traditional botanical study format, celebrating both the fruit's golden maturity and the tree's living heritage.
- Stitch count: 57 x 86
- 22 colors in the palette
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57 x 86 stitches 22 colors
Pattern description
Rendered in rich jewel tones and warm sunset hues, this counted cross-stitch pear captures the lush ripeness of autumn harvest. The design employs 22 DMC thread colors to create depth and dimension across the 57×57 stitch count, moving seamlessly from deep burgundy at the base through coral and amber midtones. A soft sage-green leaf crowns the composition, adding botanical authenticity. At intermediate skill level, the pattern rewards steady needlework with smooth color gradations that suggest the subtle dimpling and natural curves of fresh fruit—ideal for stitchers ready to move beyond simple geometrics into realistic produce studies.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 57 x 86 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.1 x 6.1 inches or 103 x 156 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10 x 12 inches or 253 x 306 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
