Solitary Tree Against Warm Sunset Landscape
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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: 159 x 159
- 12 colors in the palette
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159 x 119 stitches 12 colors
Pattern description
This advanced 159×159 stitch pattern captures a lone tree silhouetted against a glowing sunset, rendered in warm amber, coral, and deep forest green tones. The composition creates striking contrast between the dark branching tree and the luminous sky, evoking a sense of peaceful solitude in nature. With 12 DMC thread colors carefully blended across the counted cross stitch design, the gradient effects from golden yellow to crimson red demand precise stitching technique and color placement.
The warm rustic palette makes this needlework piece ideal for adding natural, contemplative décor to any room. Experienced stitchers will appreciate the technical challenge of achieving smooth color transitions and maintaining the tree's fine branch details across the Aida fabric. Once completed, this framed piece works beautifully as a focal point in living spaces, bedrooms, or home offices, offering a meditative landscape that celebrates the quiet beauty of solitary trees at twilight. The generous stitch count ensures visible detail while remaining achievable for dedicated needleworkers.
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: 159 x 119 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.4 x 8.5 inches or 289 x 216 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.3 x 14.4 inches or 439 x 366 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
