Lavender Blooms on Soft Pink Background
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Lavender is a beloved perennial herb prized for centuries in European gardens, known as much for its soothing fragrance as for its delicate purple flower spikes. Each spike comprises dozens of tiny individual florets that bloom from bottom to top over several weeks, making lavender a long-lasting choice for dried arrangements and gardens alike. The plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, and its combination of visual grace and practical uses—from aromatherapy to culinary applications—has made it a staple in both cottage gardens and modern herbalism.
- Stitch count: 170 x 150
- 25 colors in the palette
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170 x 150 stitches 25 colors
Pattern description
Delicate lavender spikes emerge from rich green foliage against a gentle pink canvas in this 170 x 170 stitch counted cross-stitch pattern. The composition showcases multiple flower stems at varying angles, creating natural movement across the design. At advanced skill level, this pattern employs 25 DMC thread colors to build subtle gradations in both the blooms and surrounding background, rewarding careful thread selection and stitching precision.
The soft pastel palette—pale cream and lavender flowers against warm rose and mauve tones—creates a calming, romantic mood perfect for bedroom décor or as a thoughtful gift for a gardener or needlework enthusiast. Stitched on 14-count Aida fabric, the design would measure approximately 12 x 12 inches, making it ideal for framing or finishing as a small pillow cover.
This intermediate-to-advanced project demands patience with color transitions and blending, but the result is a sophisticated botanical study that captures the quiet beauty of cottage-garden flowers. The layered green foliage grounds the composition, while the delicate purple flower heads draw the eye upward, creating visual balance across the canvas.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 170 x 150 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 12.1 x 10.7 inches or 308 x 272 mm
Suggested Material Size: 18 x 16.6 inches or 458 x 422 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
