Bright Poinsettia with Gradient Flame Petals
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The poinsettia, botanically a euphorb native to Mexico, is famous not for its tiny true flowers but for its brilliant modified leaves called bracts—the red, pink, white, or multicolor structures most people mistake for petals. Traditionally cultivated in Mexico for centuries before European discovery, the poinsettia became a Western holiday icon in the 19th century and remains the quintessential Christmas houseplant. Its vibrant bracts naturally display the gradient effect seen in this pattern, deepening toward the edges and lightening toward the center of each leaf formation.
- Stitch count: 80 x 104
- 23 colors in the palette
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80 x 104 stitches 23 colors
Pattern description
This striking 80 x 80 stitch pattern captures a bold poinsettia in full bloom, rendered in warm reds, coral, golden yellows, and rich greens. The composition features layered bracts that fan upward with a flame-like gradient, transitioning from deep crimson edges to sunny centers, while the stem and lower leaves anchor the design in forest green. With 23 DMC thread colors and intermediate skill level, this needlework project balances color complexity with manageable stitch count, making it ideal for stitchers ready to explore gradient blending and layered color work on Aida fabric.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 80 x 104 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.7 x 7.4 inches or 145 x 189 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.6 x 13.3 inches or 295 x 339 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
