Tomatos
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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: 126 x 126
- 18 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 63 times
126 x 71 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
Stitching tomatoes offers a rewarding challenge that captures the vibrant appeal of fresh garden vegetables through counted cross stitch. This 126 × 126 stitch design brings tomatoes to life with rich, dimensional color work using 18 DMC thread colors that blend beautifully to create depth and realistic shading. The needlework combines varied hues of red, green, and earth tones to render the natural beauty of ripe tomatoes with their characteristic curves and subtle variations. Working through this intermediate-level pattern provides an engaging stitching experience that's neither overwhelming nor too simple, making it ideal for needleworkers ready to expand their embroidery skills with a more complex color palette.
This free cross stitch pattern comes as a printable PDF chart with a complete DMC color key for easy reference while you work. The design is perfectly suited for 14-count Aida fabric, a classic choice for counted cross stitch projects that ensures clean, defined stitches. Intermediate stitchers will appreciate the balanced challenge of managing multiple thread colors without excessive complexity. Whether you're creating a kitchen-themed needlework piece or adding to a vegetable-themed collection, this tomato pattern offers a practical, rewarding project that produces impressive results.
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: 126 x 71 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9 x 5.1 inches or 229 x 129 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.9 x 11 inches or 379 x 279 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands