Cheerful Vegetable Characters in Bright 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: 79 x 79
- 11 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 106 times
79 x 79 stitches 11 colors
Pattern description
This 79x79 stitch pattern brings garden vegetables to life with smiling faces and bold, jewel-toned colors. The orange carrot, white onion, deep red beet, and green leek each display charming personality against a cream background, making this an engaging intermediate-level counted cross-stitch project. With 11 DMC thread colors and a manageable square size, it's perfect for stitchers ready to move beyond simple patterns without overwhelming complexity. The bright color palette—warm oranges and reds contrasting with cool whites and forest greens—creates a playful, uplifting mood ideal for kitchen décor or as a gift for gardeners and cooking enthusiasts. The distinct vegetable characters work beautifully framed as individual needlework art or stitched as a set, and the design translates well to projects like pillows, ornaments, or wall hangings using standard Aida fabric and standard DMC embroidery floss.
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: 79 x 79 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.6 x 5.6 inches or 143 x 143 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.5 x 11.5 inches or 293 x 293 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
