Jewel-Toned Starburst Blooms on Black
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Stylized flowers with radiating petal structures have long fascinated fiber artists and designers, their geometric starburst forms lending themselves naturally to counted needlework. The layered, overlapping composition here echoes the way wild blooms cluster in nature, each flower seeming to reach outward while others bloom beneath and around it—a quiet celebration of botanical abundance and interconnectedness.
- Stitch count: 169 x 112
- 30 colors in the palette
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169 x 112 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
A striking composition of multicolored flowers radiates outward against a deep black background, creating a bold, energetic arrangement. The blooms feature layered petals in shades of pink, yellow, cream, and blue-green, with dark blue and burgundy accents that add dramatic depth. This advanced 169×169 stitch counted cross-stitch pattern uses 30 DMC thread colors to capture the jewel-toned palette and intricate shading.
Stitching this design demands precision and patience—the interplay of warm and cool tones requires careful thread selection and consistent tension to achieve the dimensional effect visible here. The dark Aida background makes thread colors pop brilliantly, ideal for displaying on black fabric or framing as a statement piece. At advanced skill level, crafters will appreciate the color blending techniques needed to render the gradient transitions between petals and the subtle burgundy-to-yellow shifts that give each bloom its own character.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 169 x 112 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 12.1 x 8 inches or 307 x 203 mm
Suggested Material Size: 18 x 13.9 inches or 457 x 353 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
