Purple Iris in Red Terra Pot

Pattern description

A jewel-toned iris blooms from a warm terra-cotta vessel in this intermediate-skill counted cross-stitch design. The purple petals are rendered in rich, deep magentas with golden yellow accents at the center, while the green stem and foliage provide natural contrast. Set against a neutral background, the composition draws the eye upward from the clay pot's glowing orange-red base to the flower's delicate crown.

The 63×63 stitch count works beautifully on standard 14-count Aida fabric, making it a manageable project for stitchers ready to move beyond beginner patterns. Twenty-four DMC thread colors create depth and dimension, with the gradations in purple and warm pot tones requiring careful color selection. The result is a compact finished piece measuring roughly 4.5×4.5 inches, perfect for framing or mounting in a needlework sampler.

Potted flowers make cherished gifts for plant lovers and home decorators seeking botanical needlework with warmth. This design's compact size and rich color palette suit spring displays, windowsill arrangements, or year-round decor in cottage, traditional, or eclectic interiors. The digital printable PDF chart format allows stitchers to work from screen or paper, scaling as needed for their preferred fabric count.