Desert Sunset with Saguaro Cacti Silhouettes
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The saguaro cactus is native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and northern Mexico, and can live 150 to 200 years. Its distinctive tall columnar form with upward-reaching arms is iconic to the American Southwest landscape. Saguaros are slow-growing, protected plants that bloom white flowers in late spring and provide food and shelter for desert wildlife including woodpeckers and Gila woodpeckers.
- Stitch count: 162 x 117
- 20 colors in the palette
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162 x 117 stitches 20 colors
Pattern description
Towering saguaro cacti frame a dramatic desert sunset rendered in rich warm tones—rust, magenta, and deep burgundy layered with golden yellows and orange. This 162×162 stitch counted cross-stitch captures the iconic American Southwest landscape, with undulating mountain ridges and a luminous sun suspended above the horizon.
At 20 DMC thread colors and advanced skill level, this pattern demands careful color work and shading technique to achieve the atmospheric depth and glowing sky. The composition rewards patient stitchers with a striking home-décor piece that evokes desert warmth and natural majesty—perfect for anyone drawn to Southwestern aesthetics or looking to capture an iconic natural moment in needlework.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 162 x 117 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.6 x 8.4 inches or 294 x 212 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.5 x 14.3 inches or 444 x 362 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
