Coral Blue Diamond Border Cushion Cover
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Nested diamond and lozenge patterns carry deep roots in Northern European folk art and traditional embroidery. This design's concentric diamond frames—a series of outlined squares within squares radiating outward—creates optical depth and a sense of infinite recession, a technique that appears across Scandinavian textiles and Russian needlework. The addition of six-pointed stars at cardinal points anchors the composition and references traditional quilt-block geometry, where such radiating symmetry served both decorative and meditative purposes in domestic needlework.
- Stitch count: 201 x 201
- 2 colors in the palette
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201 x 201 stitches 2 colors
Pattern description
This 201-stitch square cushion cover combines geometric precision with a soft, dual-tone palette of coral and powder blue. The composition centers on a nested diamond lattice border framing a smaller central cross motif, with corner clusters of six-pointed star shapes creating balanced visual rhythm. At just two DMC colors, the pattern demonstrates how restrained color choice can amplify design clarity and stitching flow.
Advanced stitchers will appreciate the intricate geometric patterning that demands consistent tension and careful stitch placement across the full 201×201 count. The repeating diamond and star elements reward methodical work, while the generous stitch count provides satisfying coverage when worked on Aida fabric. As a cushion cover, this piece makes an elegant decorative accent for traditional or Scandinavian-inspired interiors, and the reversible nature of counted cross stitch means both sides showcase the needlework equally.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 201 x 201 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 14.4 x 14.4 inches or 365 x 365 mm
Suggested Material Size: 20.3 x 20.3 inches or 515 x 515 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
