Golden Sun Rising Over Textured Landscape
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Sunsets occur when Earth's rotation carries our view away from the sun, scattering shorter blue wavelengths through the atmosphere and leaving only longer reds, oranges, and golds visible on the horizon. The phenomenon is the same everywhere on the planet, yet endlessly varied—each sunset's exact colors depend on dust, moisture, and pollution in the air, making every occurrence unique and ephemeral.
- Stitch count: 85 x 111
- 30 colors in the palette
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85 x 111 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
Watch a glowing orb emerge from the horizon in this warm, radiant sunset design. The composition draws the eye naturally across layered bands of color—burnt orange and coral sky bleeding into golden yellows, then deepening to rich navy and cobalt waters below. Thirty DMC thread colors work together to create soft gradations and depth, making this intermediate-level pattern a satisfying challenge for stitchers ready to move beyond simple geometrics.
Stitching this 85×85 counted cross-stitch piece rewards patience with a meditative, color-blending experience. The landscape's subtle tonal shifts mean careful thread selection and placement, but the payoff is a finished piece with atmospheric perspective and genuine visual impact. Whether framed as a peaceful home accent or gifted to a nature lover, this design captures that universal moment of quietude and natural beauty that sunsets evoke.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 85 x 111 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.1 x 7.9 inches or 154 x 201 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12 x 13.8 inches or 304 x 351 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
