This fine art counted cross stitch pattern entitled In the Spreewald designed from a painting by Walter Moras shows a peaceful river scene in the German countryside, where a small wooden boat rests on the grassy bank near a rustic, red-roofed cottage nestled among the trees. In creating this piece, the artist wanted to emphasize the quiet, idyllic charm of the Spreewald region, capturing the soft light filtering through the dense summer foliage and reflecting off the mirror-like surface of the canal. The colors are a lush arrangement of vibrant forest greens and deep, mossy shadows, beautifully contrasted by the warm, sun-drenched yellows of the clearing and the earthy reds of the traditional farmhouse. This pattern is for nature lovers and landscape enthusiasts like myself who appreciate the serene, storytelling quality of 19th-century European realism and the tranquil beauty of a hidden waterway. The scene captures the essence of a warm afternoon, where the only movement is the slow ripple of water against the shore. Only full cross stitches are used in our patterns. No blended colors are used. Instead, we use a variety of solid colors to achieve a more realistic effect.
Artist: Walter Moras
Stitch Count: 360w x 239h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 25-5/8w X 17h in |
| 16 Count, 22-1/2w X 14-7/8h in |
| 18 Count, 20w X 13-1/4h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 16-1/4w X 10-3/4h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 127
What you will receive!!! Our patterns arrive with a color visual photo of finished design, wash and care instructions, handy tips for working the pattern, instruction sheet detailing color of fabric, sizes, a complete color listing including number of skeins to purchase. The pages are safely enclosed in a clear, reclosable polybag.
