Magenta flowers with curving green vine border
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Flowering plants with clustered petals have captivated embroiderers for centuries, symbolizing femininity, growth, and natural beauty. The stylized five-petal blooms shown here echo wildflowers and garden perennials, while the scrolling vine structure reflects classical botanical illustration traditions. In cross-stitch history, floral borders were especially popular in Victorian samplers and early 20th-century needlework, where they served both as decorative framing and as opportunities to showcase needle skill through color blending and delicate stitch placement.
- Stitch count: 140 x 137
- 8 colors in the palette
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140 x 137 stitches 8 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern features a sophisticated floral border design with bold magenta blooms and sinuous green tendrils framing the composition. The layout places larger clustered flowers at the corners and bottom edge, with smaller isolated blooms and winding stems creating a natural, organic flow across the canvas.
Stitched on 140×140 Aida using just 8 DMC thread colors, this intermediate-level needlework combines vibrant jewel-tone pinks with fresh leafy greens for a striking decorative effect. The color palette and graceful curved vine work make it ideal for framing a monogram, quote, or photo, or as a standalone border for greeting cards, small pillows, and home décor.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 140 x 137 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10 x 9.8 inches or 254 x 249 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15.9 x 15.7 inches or 404 x 399 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
