Deep Forest Poplar Leaf Cross-Stitch Pattern
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Poplar leaves are distinctively heart-shaped or triangular with flattened petioles (leaf stems) that allow them to quiver and flutter in even the gentlest breeze. This trembling quality inspired the Latin name Populus tremuloides for the quaking aspen. Poplars grow rapidly in temperate regions and have been cultivated for centuries for timber, paper pulp, and their elegant columnar silhouette in landscapes.
- Stitch count: 65 x 54
- 16 colors in the palette
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65 x 54 stitches 16 colors
Pattern description
This intermediate-level cross-stitch captures a single poplar leaf in rich, layered greens with a delicate stem reaching upward. Using 16 DMC thread colors across 65 x 65 stitches, the design showcases subtle shading that brings dimension to the leaf's natural form. The cool forest-green palette and compact size make it ideal for framing as botanical wall art, stitching into a small hoop, or combining with other leaf patterns to create a nature-inspired series.
Material Type: Aida Generic Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 65 x 54 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.6 x 3.9 inches or 118 x 98 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.5 x 9.8 inches or 268 x 248 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
