Blue Cornflowers with Green Stems
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Cornflowers, also called bachelor's buttons, are beloved wildflowers native to southeastern Europe but now naturalized across temperate regions worldwide. Their distinctive spiky, fringed petals and vibrant blue color made them a symbol of romance and fertility in Victorian flower language. Historically, they were so common in grain fields that they were considered weeds by farmers, yet today they're celebrated in cottage gardens and wildflower meadows for their cheerful charm and long blooming season.
- Stitch count: 83 x 97
- 14 colors in the palette
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83 x 97 stitches 14 colors
Pattern description
Three blue cornflowers in varying sizes dominate this intermediate cross-stitch design, their spiky petals rendered in jewel-toned blues and sky blues that create wonderful depth and dimension. The composition flows beautifully from a large bloom on the left through smaller flowers on the right, balanced by tall, naturally curved green stems and leaves. At 83 × 97 stitches, this counted cross-stitch pattern uses 14 DMC thread colors to capture the delicate texture of the petals and the organic movement of the foliage.
The cool, fresh palette of deep navy and bright cyan against soft greens and cream background evokes a cottage-garden mood perfect for spring and summer stitching. This piece works wonderfully framed as botanical wall art or stitched on Aida fabric for a greeting card. The intermediate skill level makes it accessible yet rewarding—ideal for stitchers ready to move beyond simple projects while still enjoying straightforward, meditative needlework without overwhelming complexity.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 83 x 97 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.9 x 6.9 inches or 151 x 176 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.8 x 12.8 inches or 301 x 326 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
