Bright Red Apple with Dimensional Shading
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Apples rank among the world's most cultivated fruit crops, grown in temperate regions across every continent. With thousands of cultivar varieties ranging from tart green to deep red, the apple's cultural significance spans mythology, nutrition, and commerce—from biblical symbolism to Newton's physics to modern agricultural economies. The glossy red varieties depicted in art and craft historically symbolize ripeness, vitality, and harvest bounty.
- Stitch count: 94 x 94
- 18 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 55 times
94 x 94 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
This bold apple design captures the jewel-toned richness of a perfectly ripe fruit, rendered in 18 DMC colors that layer from sunny orange-red highlights to deep crimson shadows. The composition centers the rounded form against a neutral cream background, creating a striking focal point. At intermediate skill level, the 94×94 stitch count offers enough complexity to engage experienced needleworkers without overwhelming beginners venturing into shading techniques.
The dimensional shading across the apple's surface demonstrates how strategic color gradation brings a simple subject to life in needlework. A small brown stem anchors the piece, while the white highlight catching light gives the fruit dimensional presence. This pattern works beautifully as a kitchen accent, framed for a dining room, or as a rewarding standalone project that teaches blending and shading methods essential for advancing counted cross-stitch skills.
Material Type: Aida Generic Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 94 x 94 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.7 x 6.7 inches or 171 x 171 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.6 x 12.6 inches or 321 x 321 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
