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Lake at Dusk with Golden Reflected Sky

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Lakes and rivers at dusk hold a timeless appeal across cultures and art traditions. The interplay of water's reflective surface with the fleeting colors of sunset—those moments when light transforms the landscape into something almost unreal—has captivated painters, photographers, and fiber artists for centuries. Still water acts as a mirror, doubling the sky's brilliance and creating a sense of perfect symmetry and peace.

  • Stitch count: 246 x 154
  • 30 colors in the palette
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Lake at Dusk with Golden Reflected Sky free cross-stitch pattern

246 x 154 stitches 30 colors

Pattern description

Capture a serene waterside moment with this 246×246 stitch landscape, where golden sunset light mirrors perfectly on still water. The advanced pattern uses 30 DMC thread colors to blend warm yellows and peachy tones against cool blues and purples, creating a natural gradient across the sky. Silhouetted trees anchor the composition while rippling reflections ground the scene in quiet contemplation—ideal for needleworkers ready to tackle atmospheric color transitions and subtle shading on 14-count Aida.

Material Type: Aida Generic White

Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm

Design Size: 246 x 154 stitches

Sewn Design Size: 17.6 x 11 inches or 446 x 279 mm

Suggested Material Size: 23.5 x 16.9 inches or 596 x 429 mm

Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands