Bold Red Torch Lily Cross-Stitch
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Torch Lilies (Red Hot Pokers) are native to South Africa and produce dramatic tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and sunbirds in their native habitat. The flower's spiky appearance and vivid red-to-orange coloring make it a prized ornamental in warm-climate gardens worldwide, blooming reliably throughout summer and fall.
- Stitch count: 112 x 145
- 25 colors in the palette
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112 x 145 stitches 25 colors
Pattern description
Red Torch Lily blooms command attention with their dramatic spike-form flowers that rise boldly from slender green stems. This intermediate-level cross-stitch captures the flower's fiery color gradient—from deep crimson at the peak through vibrant orange and golden tones toward the base—using 25 DMC thread colors across 112 x 112 stitches.
Stitchers working this pattern will enjoy the challenge of blending warm hues to create dimensional depth, making the flower appear to glow against the neutral background. The vertical composition and striking color work make this needlework ideal for framing in a botanical gallery wall or gifting to gardeners and tropical plant enthusiasts. The counted cross-stitch structure on Aida fabric offers satisfying progress as the iconic flower takes shape, from outline to fully rendered blooms.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 112 x 145 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8 x 10.4 inches or 203 x 263 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.9 x 16.3 inches or 353 x 413 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
