Jewel-Toned Floral Cross with Foliage Border
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This design employs a classic diamond-within-diamond composition, a fundamental motif in needlework and textile traditions across cultures. The concentric layers—a central cross radiating outward through nested squares and borders—create visual balance through radial symmetry, a principle beloved in cross-stitch patterns since their earliest documented forms. The addition of scattered leafy shapes transforms a purely geometric skeleton into something organic and seasonal, suggesting spring growth while maintaining the mathematical precision that makes counted cross stitch so meditative and satisfying to execute.
- Stitch count: 31 x 43
- 5 colors in the palette
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31 x 43 stitches 5 colors
Pattern description
A striking geometric cross stitch blends bold jewel tones with springtime charm. The composition centers on a large pink-and-magenta cross embellished with a bright yellow diamond at its heart, framed by concentric borders of navy blue and leafy green. This 31×31 beginner pattern uses just five DMC thread colors to create a richly layered effect, making it ideal for stitchers learning to balance warm florals against cool, structured geometry. The design works beautifully on Aida fabric as a small finished piece, perfect for framing, an Easter card insert, or a seasonal home accent that bridges the gap between folk-art tradition and modern needlework.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 31 x 43 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.2 x 3.1 inches or 56 x 78 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8.1 x 9 inches or 206 x 228 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
