Red Rose and Pink Bud Cross-Stitch
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Roses have symbolized love and beauty across cultures for millennia, with the red rose particularly associated with passion and romance in Western traditions. The bud-and-bloom pairing shown here represents the rose's life cycle, from tight unopened sepals through full, voluptuous petals—a natural metaphor for growth and transformation that has inspired artists, poets, and needleworkers for centuries.
- Stitch count: 119 x 82
- 22 colors in the palette
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119 x 82 stitches 22 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern captures two roses in different stages of bloom against a rich brown branch. The composition uses warm, saturated hues—deep crimsons and soft pinks—that create an elegant, romantic mood perfect for vintage-inspired needlework.
At 119 × 119 stitches with 22 DMC thread colors, this intermediate-level design rewards patient stitchers with dimensional shading across the petals. The darker outline work defines each rose's shape crisply, while gradations from cherry red to pale blush give the flowers depth and life on 14-count Aida fabric.
Stitchers will appreciate the balance between color-blending challenges and straightforward stitch sequences. Frame it as a statement piece, or incorporate it into a larger botanical series—the timepiece feels equally at home in a cottage-style bedroom or as a thoughtful handmade gift for a gardener or florals enthusiast.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 119 x 82 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.5 x 5.9 inches or 216 x 149 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.4 x 11.8 inches or 366 x 299 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
