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Muted Forest Landscape with Quiet River

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About this pattern

Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.

Quick finishing tips

  • Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
  • Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
  • Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
  • Stitch count: 159 x 159
  • 39 colors in the palette
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Quiet River free cross-stitch pattern

159 x 119 stitches 39 colors

Pattern description

Capture the serene depth of a densely wooded landscape in this 159 x 159 stitch advanced project. The composition features layered evergreen foliage in soft greens and muted grays, creating atmospheric perspective as the trees recede into the misty background. A subtle waterway winds through the lower portion, rendered in pale cream and soft blue tones that provide essential contrast against the rich canopy. The 39 DMC thread palette combines cool, naturalistic hues that yield a meditative, almost impressionistic finished piece. This counted cross stitch design rewards patient needleworkers with its sophisticated use of color blending and subtle shading throughout the dense forest composition. The cool-toned palette—ranging from deep forest greens through silvery grays to pale sky blues—creates a cohesive, calming mood ideal for nature lovers and woodland-themed interiors. Stitched on 14-count Aida with the included DMC thread conversion chart, the finished design makes a contemplative focal point for dens, bedrooms, or cabin decor, capturing the quiet beauty of an undisturbed natural landscape.

Stitch planning checklist

  • Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
  • Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
  • Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
  • Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.

Material Type: Aida Generic White

Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm

Design Size: 159 x 119 stitches

Sewn Design Size: 11.4 x 8.5 inches or 289 x 216 mm

Suggested Material Size: 17.3 x 14.4 inches or 439 x 366 mm

Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands