Willows at Golden Hour by Water
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Weeping willows (Salix alba var. tristis) are among the most recognizable and culturally significant trees in landscape design, prized for their gracefully pendulous branches that can sweep nearly to ground level. Native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe, and North America, they are emblematic of elegance and melancholy in both Eastern and Western art and literature. Their preference for moist, waterside locations makes them naturals for reflecting in still water, and their fine, feathery foliage has inspired painters and poets for centuries. The drooping form was particularly celebrated in 18th- and 19th-century Romantic gardens as the ideal symbol of contemplative beauty.
- Stitch count: 225 x 169
- 30 colors in the palette
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225 x 169 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
Weeping willows frame a serene waterside scene in warm golden tones and deep shadows, rendered in thirty carefully selected DMC thread colors. The composition captures the delicate, drooping branches characteristic of these graceful trees, their reflection shimmering in the still water below. This 225×225 stitch counted cross-stitch pattern demands advanced needlework skills to blend the subtle color transitions and create the luminous effect of dappled light filtering through foliage.
The palette ranges from rich burnt oranges and deep rusts to pale gold and cream, evoking the magical quality of sunset or early evening. Water ripples and tree reflections create compositional depth across the moderate-sized design. Stitchers seeking a contemplative, intermediate-to-advanced project will find the intricate blending of warm and cool tones rewarding; the finished piece works beautifully as wall art in living rooms, bedrooms, or spaces needing a naturalistic, calming focal point. A free DMC color chart and printable PDF are available to help plan your thread palette before beginning.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 225 x 169 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 16.1 x 12.1 inches or 408 x 307 mm
Suggested Material Size: 22 x 18 inches or 558 x 457 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
