Evening Sky
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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: 273 x 273
- 27 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 54 times
273 x 139 stitches 27 colors
Pattern description
Evening Sky invites you to capture the serene beauty of twilight through counted cross stitch, creating a mesmerizing needlework project that rewards careful stitching with striking visual depth. This nature-inspired design spans 273 × 273 stitches, offering an immersive stitching experience that allows you to work through a rich palette of 27 DMC thread colors. As you build the pattern stitch by stitch, the interplay of these carefully selected hues brings the atmospheric qualities of dusk to life on your fabric, creating subtle gradations that make the evening sky feel genuinely three-dimensional and alive.
Crafted for experienced needleworkers, this advanced-level embroidery project demands attention to detail and color placement but delivers a professionally finished piece that showcases your cross-stitch skills. The free printable PDF chart comes complete with a comprehensive DMC color key, making it simple to organize your threads and track your progress. Evening Sky is designed to work beautifully on Aida fabric in a standard count, and upon completion, you'll have a nature-themed artwork that makes an impressive display or thoughtful handmade gift for fellow embroidery enthusiasts.
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: 273 x 139 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 19.5 x 9.9 inches or 495 x 252 mm
Suggested Material Size: 25.4 x 15.8 inches or 645 x 402 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands