Tiered Pagoda Under Bright Skies Cross-Stitch
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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: 120 x 120
- 50 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 72 times
120 x 159 stitches 50 colors
Pattern description
The Suzhou Ruigang Pagoda stands majestically against a vivid blue sky punctuated with soft white clouds, rendered in counted cross stitch with remarkable architectural detail. This 120 x 120 stitch composition captures the pagoda's distinctive upturned eaves and layered tiers in warm terra tones and rich blacks, creating striking contrast that brings the structure into sharp relief.
The pattern employs 50 DMC thread colors across a substantial stitch count, making it an ambitious undertaking suited for advanced needleworkers. The intricate layering and precise color gradations required to achieve depth and shadow in the pagoda's tiered design demand patience, attention to detail, and previous cross-stitch experience.
Display this finished piece as a striking focal point in a home office, study, or travel-inspired gallery wall. The bright, saturated color palette and clear architectural subject matter appeal to enthusiasts of Asian cultural heritage and classical design. Whether stitched on traditional Aida fabric or linen, the completed needlework serves as a meditative project celebrating centuries-old Chinese architectural tradition, making it equally suited as a personal accomplishment or thoughtful gift for collectors of historical landmark embroidery.
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: 120 x 159 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.6 x 11.4 inches or 218 x 289 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.5 x 17.3 inches or 368 x 439 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
