Sunset
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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: 173 x 173
- 30 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 80 times
173 x 109 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
Stitching a Sunset cross-stitch pattern captures the warm, vibrant beauty of nature's most dramatic moment in counted cross stitch. This 173 × 173 stitch design transports you into an immersive needlework experience, blending 30 rich DMC thread colors to recreate the glowing oranges, purples, and pinks of twilight. As you work through each stitch, you'll watch the landscape emerge layer by layer, creating depth and dimension that makes this nature-inspired piece truly come alive on your fabric. The substantial stitch count ensures a rewarding project with impressive finished dimensions.
Perfect for experienced cross-stitchers, this advanced embroidery pattern arrives as a free printable PDF chart complete with a DMC color key for easy reference. The design works beautifully on 14-count Aida fabric, which provides ideal stitch definition for the intricate color blending this sunset scene demands. Whether you're looking to expand your counted cross stitch portfolio or seeking a meaningful gift, this pattern offers the complexity and visual reward that advanced needleworkers appreciate. Download your free chart today and begin this meditative stitching journey.
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: 173 x 109 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 12.4 x 7.8 inches or 314 x 198 mm
Suggested Material Size: 18.3 x 13.7 inches or 464 x 348 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands