Warm Golden Apple with Soft Highlight
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Apples have been cultivated for thousands of years across temperate climates worldwide, with evidence of apple trees appearing in ancient Greek and Roman texts. The golden varieties, including heirlooms like Golden Delicious and older cultivars such as Pippins, are prized for their naturally sweet flavor and crisp texture, making them popular fresh eating apples and excellent choices for baking and cider production. The simple sphere of an apple—with its characteristic dimpled stem end—has long symbolized health, knowledge, and natural abundance in both art and cultural tradition.
- Stitch count: 95 x 93
- 18 colors in the palette
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95 x 93 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
This radiant golden apple showcases a smooth, dimensional surface achieved through thoughtful color gradation across 18 DMC threads. The subtle white highlight on the upper left creates a luminous quality, while warm oranges and deeper amber tones build natural shading toward the lower edge. At 95×95 stitches, this intermediate-level design balances detail with manageability for needleworkers ready to explore beyond beginner patterns.
Stitching this apple on 14-count Aida offers a meditative fruity project perfect for kitchen décor or as a charming gift for produce lovers and gardeners. The generous stitch count allows satisfying progress without overwhelming complexity, making it an excellent intermediate stepping stone. The warm palette evokes autumn harvest themes and works beautifully framed in rustic wood or displayed in farmhouse-style spaces.
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
