Warm Rustic Sunset Over Still Water
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Sunsets are one of nature's most universal moments of beauty, occurring daily across every latitude and landscape. The specific visual phenomenon—where the sun's light scatters through atmospheric particles near the horizon—creates those deep oranges and reds that fascinate observers worldwide. Water's mirror-like surface, as shown here, intensifies the effect, doubling the visual drama and making reflective sunsets particularly prized by painters, photographers, and needleworkers alike.
- Stitch count: 120 x 120
- 20 colors in the palette
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120 x 120 stitches 20 colors
Pattern description
A glowing sun sinks toward the horizon in this warm-toned counted cross stitch design, its golden reflection stretching across calm water below. The 120×120 stitch count offers intermediate stitchers a satisfying balance of detail and manageability, working up beautifully on Aida fabric with 20 DMC thread colors that shift from pale yellow through burnt orange and deep chocolate brown.
This sunset pattern captures that peaceful moment of day's end with a rustic, earthy palette that suits naturalistic needlework. Whether framed as a meditative landscape or displayed in a bedroom or living room, the design's warm color story and serene composition make it an accessible intermediate project for stitchers seeking to refine their blending and shading techniques with classic nature themes.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 120 x 120 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.6 x 8.6 inches or 218 x 218 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.5 x 14.5 inches or 368 x 368 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
