Bold Red Tulips with Green Stems
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Tulips are among the world's most beloved spring-flowering bulbs, originating in Central Asia and immortalized in Dutch Golden Age paintings. Their distinctive cup-shaped blooms and smooth, graceful stems have made them symbols of elegance and renewal for centuries. The red tulip in particular carries cultural weight—in Victorian flower language, red tulips expressed deep love and respect, a meaning that persists across many Western traditions today.
- Stitch count: 53 x 84
- 4 colors in the palette
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53 x 84 stitches 4 colors
Pattern description
Red tulips rendered in vibrant crimson dominate this petite 53×53 stitch design, their ruffled petals captured in pixelated form against a clean cream background. The composition showcases three blooms at varying heights, anchored by sturdy green stems and leaves that ground the arrangement with natural balance. With just four DMC thread colors and a beginner skill level, this counted cross stitch pattern delivers bold color impact without overwhelming complexity.
The palette—deep reds, rich greens, white, and neutral background—evokes the jewel-toned quality of spring bulb season. Stitched on Aida fabric using the DMC color palette provided, this small-scale design works beautifully as a finished piece framed on its own, or grouped with companion patterns for a cottage-style gallery wall. Its straightforward stitch count makes it an ideal first project for needleworkers building confidence with basic techniques and color blocking.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 53 x 84 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3.8 x 6 inches or 96 x 152 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9.7 x 11.9 inches or 246 x 302 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
