Golden Sunflower with Warm Orange-Red Petals
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The sunflower is one of the world's most recognizable flowers, native to Mexico but now cultivated globally for its seeds, oil, and ornamental beauty. These large composite flowers are heliotropic—young blooms track the sun's movement across the sky from east to west—though mature flowers typically face east, following a circadian rhythm. Sunflowers have held cultural significance for centuries, symbolizing loyalty, longevity, and joy across many traditions, and their distinctive radial petal arrangement showcases the mathematical patterns found throughout nature.
- Stitch count: 97 x 97
- 27 colors in the palette
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97 x 97 stitches 27 colors
Pattern description
This bold, warm-toned sunflower features a radiating composition of golden-yellow and burnt-orange petals surrounding a textured ochre center, set against a rich forest-green background. The design's 97 × 97 stitch count makes it an ideal small-to-medium project for intermediate stitchers seeking vibrant, eye-catching needlework without excessive complexity.
Working across 27 DMC thread colors, you'll build depth through subtle shading in the petals—from pale yellow to deep orange-red—while the dark center adds focal contrast. On 14-count Aida, this piece finishes around 7×7 inches, making it perfect for framing, a small pillow cover, or a cheerful gift. The warmth of the color palette brings summery brightness to any room, and the straightforward radial pattern makes it rewarding for those ready to move beyond beginner-level designs.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 97 x 97 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.9 x 6.9 inches or 176 x 176 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.8 x 12.8 inches or 326 x 326 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
