Four Potted Cacti in Vibrant Cross-Stitch
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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: 23 x 23
- 8 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 164 times
23 x 71 stitches 8 colors
Pattern description
Stack four cheerful potted cacti in this bright, festive bookmark pattern that brings desert charm to your needlework. Using just eight DMC thread colors—rich greens, warm terra-cotta, and pops of red blooms—this 23x23 stitch design creates a cheerful vertical composition perfect for beginners. The counted cross-stitch pattern works beautifully on Aida fabric, offering a quick stitching project that delivers maximum impact with minimal color management. Whether you stitch this as a gift for plant lovers or keep it as your own reading companion, the warm, sunny palette transforms a simple bookmark into a miniature work of embroidered joy.
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: 23 x 71 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 1.6 x 5.1 inches or 42 x 129 mm
Suggested Material Size: 7.5 x 11 inches or 192 x 279 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
