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Rustic Tree at Sunset with Warm Sky Glow

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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: 100 x 100
  • 18 colors in the palette
  • Downloaded 100 times
Tree at Sunset free cross-stitch pattern

100 x 100 stitches 18 colors

Pattern description

This 100x100 stitch pattern captures a solitary tree silhouetted against a luminous sunset sky. The composition divides the canvas between a rich, dark upper forest and a gradient lower half where peachy-white clouds meet golden-brown terrain. The design's symmetrical placement of the tree trunk creates a meditative focal point, drawing the eye through layers of warm earth tones contrasting with cooler sky hues.

Stitchers will appreciate the intermediate skill level and manageable 18-color palette, which includes browns, golds, creams, and muted peachy tones. The color transitions from deep chocolate and rust at the top to soft blush and ivory in the middle create atmospheric depth without overwhelming complexity. This palette suits both modern and traditional interior aesthetics, blending rustic warmth with subtle sophistication.

Worked on 14-count Aida fabric, this needlework project makes an ideal gift for nature lovers or as a standalone piece for farmhouse and cottage-style décor. The serene woodland sunset mood works year-round but feels especially fitting in autumn months. Stitch this pattern as a meditative project that celebrates the quiet beauty of trees in natural light.

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: 100 x 100 stitches

Sewn Design Size: 7.1 x 7.1 inches or 181 x 181 mm

Suggested Material Size: 13 x 13 inches or 331 x 331 mm

Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands