Warm Rustic Saffron Milk Cap Mushroom
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Saffron milk caps (Lactarius deliciosus) are distinctive wild mushrooms prized across Europe and Asia for their delicate, slightly fruity flavor and milky orange latex that bleeds when cut. Named for their saffron-colored caps and gills, they fruit in autumn under pine and fir trees, their rounded umbrella shape and warm coloring making them recognizable to foragers. Traditionally gathered for culinary use, these mushrooms have been a seasonal delicacy for centuries, appearing in Spanish, French, and Eastern European cuisines where they're often sautéed simply with garlic or preserved for winter cooking.
- Stitch count: 123 x 80
- 20 colors in the palette
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123 x 80 stitches 20 colors
Pattern description
This warm-toned counted cross-stitch pattern captures the iconic rounded caps of saffron milk cap mushrooms in rich golden-orange hues, set against soft green grass. At 123 × 123 stitches using 20 DMC thread colors, the intermediate-level design balances organic shape with structured needlework, creating a naturalistic mushroom pair that feels both botanical and homey. The color palette—ranging from deep amber to pale cream—builds depth and dimension across the domed caps, while the simple green base grounds the composition. Perfect for nature lovers and kitchen décor, this pattern works beautifully stitched on Aida fabric and makes a charming framed piece or decorative accent for a gardener's workspace or cottage-style home.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 123 x 80 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.8 x 5.7 inches or 223 x 145 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.7 x 11.6 inches or 373 x 295 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
