Bare Tree Silhouette Against Warm Golden Sunset
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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: 260 x 260
- 27 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 143 times
260 x 146 stitches 27 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross stitch pattern captures a serene moment as the sun dips below the horizon, casting warm golden light across a darkened landscape. The composition features a gnarled tree rendered in silhouette, its bare branches reaching upward against a luminous sky that transitions from deep rust and orange tones to pale yellow around the descending sun. The interplay of light and shadow creates natural depth without requiring fine detail work.
Working this 260 x 260 stitch piece demands advanced embroidery skills, particularly in blending the 27 DMC thread colors to achieve the sunset's gradient effect smoothly across your Aida fabric. The warm color palette—golds, oranges, browns, and deep rusts—evokes autumn or late-day contemplation, making this design equally suited as a meditative winter project or autumn home décor. Upon completion, this needlework becomes a striking wall piece that brings cozy evening ambiance to any room, and its universal mood makes it a thoughtful gift for nature lovers and landscape enthusiasts.
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: 260 x 146 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 18.6 x 10.4 inches or 472 x 265 mm
Suggested Material Size: 24.5 x 16.3 inches or 622 x 415 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
