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Lakeside Sunset with Golden Water Reflection

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Sunsets are among nature's most fleeting but universally moving phenomena—that magical window when daylight gives way to darkness, the sky ablaze with colors that last only minutes. Water's ability to mirror and amplify that golden light makes lakeside sunsets especially mesmerizing, doubling the visual spectacle for anyone lucky enough to witness one.

  • Stitch count: 140 x 119
  • 28 colors in the palette
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Lakeside Sunset with Golden Water Reflection free cross-stitch pattern

140 x 119 stitches 28 colors

Pattern description

A golden sun sinks toward the horizon in this warm, meditative landscape, its reflection stretching across still water below. The composition splits earth and sky with a dark shoreline, drawing the eye to the luminous orb at center—a classic sunset motif executed across 140 × 140 stitches using 28 DMC thread colors. The palette moves from cool greens at the top through peachy-golds and warm amber tones, anchored by deep browns in the foreground.

Stitching this intermediate-level pattern rewards you with subtle color transitions that create depth and dimension on standard Aida fabric. The high stitch count demands patience but remains manageable for needle workers comfortable with longer projects; the gradual shift from cool to warm hues builds naturally as you progress, making color changes feel intuitive rather than jarring.

Perfect for nature lovers seeking calm, meditative needlework, this scene translates beautifully to a framed piece above a desk, bedroom, or reading nook—anywhere you want to invite quiet reflection into your space. The warm color temperature and serene composition make it equally suitable as a gift for someone who finds solace in water and light.

Material Type: Aida Generic White

Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm

Design Size: 140 x 119 stitches

Sewn Design Size: 10 x 8.5 inches or 254 x 216 mm

Suggested Material Size: 15.9 x 14.4 inches or 404 x 366 mm

Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands