Warm Golden Apple Cross-Stitch Pattern
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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: 95 x 95
- 18 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 43 times
95 x 93 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch design captures a luminous golden apple rendered in soft, warm tones that evoke sunlit fruit at harvest time. The 95 x 95 stitch count creates a perfectly square composition centered on a single apple, allowing the fruit's natural form and subtle shading to shine through 18 carefully selected DMC thread colors.
The color palette flows from pale cream highlights to deep amber and burnt orange shadows, creating dimensional depth that brings the apple to life on fabric. Intermediate stitchers will appreciate the balanced challenge of blending these warm hues while maintaining crisp stitch definition across the piece.
Perfect for kitchen décor, farmer's market themed spaces, or autumn-inspired needlework collections, this pattern works beautifully on 14-count Aida fabric. A free printable PDF chart makes it accessible for both in-person stitching and digital planning, making it an excellent choice for gifting to fruit-loving crafters or creating a cohesive series of produce-inspired embroidery projects.
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 Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 95 x 93 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.8 x 6.6 inches or 172 x 169 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.7 x 12.5 inches or 322 x 319 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
