Blue Cornflowers in Cream Pedestal Vase
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Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) are beloved wildflowers and garden staples with a rich European heritage. Once common in grain fields, these vibrant blue blooms were nearly lost to modern farming but have experienced a renewed cultivation interest among heirloom gardeners. Historically gathered for natural dye production and used in folk medicine, cornflowers symbolize delicacy and grace. Their distinctive spiky petals and cheerful blue hue—ranging from pale sky-blue to deep indigo—make them instantly recognizable and perennially popular in floral art, from classical still-life paintings to modern cross-stitch designs.
- Stitch count: 81 x 109
- 14 colors in the palette
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81 x 109 stitches 14 colors
Pattern description
A classical arrangement of jewel-toned blue cornflowers springs from a cream-colored pedestal vase in this charming counted cross-stitch pattern. The composition balances six blooms with golden-yellow stamens against delicate green stems and foliage, creating an elegant floral study at 81×81 stitches. The cream vase grounds the design with its simplified urn silhouette, rendered in soft pale and tan tones that provide subtle contrast to the vibrant flower heads.
This intermediate-skill needlework uses 14 DMC thread colors to capture the graceful asymmetry of a living bouquet. The surrounding blue-and-white decorative border adds a Delft-inspired frame that enhances the vintage-botanical mood. Perfect for stitchers seeking a manageable project with satisfying color impact, the pattern translates beautifully onto Aida fabric and makes an ideal gift for gardeners, cottage-core decorators, or anyone drawn to timeless floral imagery.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 81 x 109 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.8 x 7.8 inches or 147 x 198 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.7 x 13.7 inches or 297 x 348 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
