Tomatoes
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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: 125 x 125
- 27 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 206 times
125 x 76 stitches 27 colors
Pattern description
Stitching tomatoes offers a delightful way to bring garden-fresh charm to your needlework projects. This vibrant vegetable design captures the natural appeal of homegrown produce, making it perfect for food-loving stitchers and kitchen décor enthusiasts. The 125 × 125 stitch count provides a satisfying medium-sized project that balances detail with manageability. With 27 DMC thread colors, you'll enjoy exploring a rich palette of reds, greens, and earth tones that bring dimension and realism to each tomato. The varying hues create wonderful shading and depth, allowing you to develop your blending skills while completing this counted cross stitch piece that feels both rewarding and achievable.
This intermediate-level pattern suits stitchers with some experience who are ready to tackle more complex color work. The free downloadable PDF chart includes complete DMC color keys, making it easy to identify and organize your threads before you begin. The design works beautifully on Aida fabric, where the regular weave provides a stable foundation for your embroidery. Whether you're creating a framed wall hanging for a kitchen, adding to a garden-themed collection, or gifting to a gardening enthusiast, this tomato needlework project delivers charming results without requiring an investment beyond your time and supplies.
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: 125 x 76 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.9 x 5.4 inches or 227 x 138 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.8 x 11.3 inches or 377 x 288 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands