Blooming Cactus with Bright Red Flowers
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Prickly pear cacti are some of the toughest plants on Earth, thriving in arid, rocky terrain where few others survive. Their large, flat stems (called cladodes) are actually modified branches packed with spines for water conservation. When spring arrives, vibrant red or yellow flowers emerge directly from the stem's surface, later producing sweet, edible fruits that cultures across the Mediterranean and Mexico have harvested for centuries. These resilient succulents symbolize endurance and beauty against all odds—a perfect emblem for any gardener's windowsill.
- Stitch count: 116 x 100
- 8 colors in the palette
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116 x 100 stitches 8 colors
Pattern description
Prickly pear cacti burst into fiery bloom across this vibrant counted cross-stitch design, rendered in eight DMC thread colors with bold jewel-toned greens and scarlet flowers. The composition radiates outward from a central stem, scattering smaller flowering branches across the white Aida canvas for a lively, naturalistic feel that captures the desert plant's exuberant springtime display. At 116×116 stitches, this intermediate-skill pattern rewards careful needle work with a striking, high-contrast finish—ideal for framing or gifting to plant lovers and southwestern décor enthusiasts.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 116 x 100 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.3 x 7.1 inches or 210 x 181 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.2 x 13 inches or 360 x 331 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
