Cactus Blossoms Bold Pink and Green
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Saguaro cacti, native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, Mexico, and California, are iconic symbols of the American Southwest. These towering columnar plants can live over 150 years and grow to heights of 40 feet or more. They produce striking pink and magenta flowers in late spring, which bloom only at night and close by midday—a dramatic adaptation to desert heat and drought.
- Stitch count: 71 x 64
- 10 colors in the palette
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71 x 64 stitches 10 colors
Pattern description
A vibrant desert garden unfolds in this 71×71-stitch counted cross-stitch pattern, anchored by towering saguaro cacti in rich forest green. Two magenta blooms burst into life against the muted linen background, their coral-yellow centers glowing with warmth—a striking color contrast that captures the unexpected beauty of desert flowers.
Perfect for intermediate stitchers, this design uses 10 DMC thread colors to build depth through strategic shading and texture. The composition's balanced symmetry and bold jewel tones make it ideal for a small finished piece on 14-count Aida, ready to frame or gift to desert plant enthusiasts. The playful geometric precision of cross-stitch pairs beautifully with the organic forms of these iconic plants.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 71 x 64 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.1 x 4.6 inches or 129 x 116 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11 x 10.5 inches or 279 x 266 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
