Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring Cross-Stitch
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The Grand Prismatic Spring is the largest hot spring in the United States and third-largest in the world, located in Yellowstone National Park's Midway Geyser Basin. Its mesmerizing blue center—caused by water absorbing red wavelengths of light while scattering blue—gradually transitions to greens, yellows, oranges, and deep reds at its edges, all due to thermophilic (heat-loving) microbial mats that thrive at different temperatures. The spring discharges nearly 560 gallons of 189°F (87°C) water per minute, making it a constantly renewing masterpiece of geology and biology that has captivated visitors for over a century.
- Stitch count: 225 x 169
- 30 colors in the palette
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225 x 169 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
Capture the raw geothermal drama of Yellowstone's most iconic hot spring in this 225×225 stitch design. The brilliant turquoise pool dominates the foreground, ringed by mineral-rich orange and rust tones that mirror the real-world colors created by heat-loving bacteria and mineral deposits. Behind it, dark coniferous forest rises against a bright sky dotted with puffy white clouds, composing a landscape that balances bold color with natural grandeur. This advanced pattern uses 30 DMC thread colors to render the subtle chromatic shifts across water, stone, and vegetation—a technical challenge that rewards patient needlework with stunning visual depth.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 225 x 169 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 16.1 x 12.1 inches or 408 x 307 mm
Suggested Material Size: 22 x 18 inches or 558 x 457 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
