Bold Gerbera Daisy on Bright Sky
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Gerberas rank among the world's most popular cut flowers, prized equally for their visual impact in gardens and their longevity in vases. Native to South Africa and Madagascar, they've become a global cultivation favorite, bred into hundreds of color varieties. The flower's distinctive structure—concentric rings of papery petals surrounding a dense disk center—creates that instantly recognizable, almost geometric face that makes gerberas so rewarding to paint, photograph, and needlework. Their cheerful, uncomplicated beauty has made them garden staples and symbol of joy across many cultures.
- Stitch count: 130 x 100
- 30 colors in the palette
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130 x 100 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This vibrant counted cross-stitch captures a single golden-yellow gerbera in full bloom against a radiant blue sky. The flower's layered petals radiate outward with warm yellows, rich oranges, and deep reds, while a striking black center anchors the composition. The simplified green stem grounds the piece, creating clean, classic flower-art appeal that works beautifully as a small finished frame or decorative accent.
Stitched in 30 DMC colors across 130×130 counted stitches on Aida fabric, this intermediate-level pattern rewards careful color blending with stunning visual depth and dimension. The bold palette and straightforward floral subject make it an ideal gift for gardeners, nature lovers, or anyone seeking a cheerful needlework project. The design's manageable stitch count and clear geometric composition keep it approachable while the color gradations—from pale yellow to burnt orange—provide satisfying technical variety that holds stitcher interest throughout.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 130 x 100 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9.3 x 7.1 inches or 236 x 181 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15.2 x 13 inches or 386 x 331 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
