Soft Cream Gardenia with Green Foliage
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Gardenias are prized flowering shrubs native to Asia, celebrated for their intensely fragrant, creamy-white blooms and glossy, deep-green foliage. The flowers are notoriously difficult to grow outside their preferred climate zones, which only heightens their allure as a symbol of grace and purity. In floristry and garden design, gardenias represent timeless elegance—a single bloom can perfume an entire room, and their waxy petals seem to glow from within, making them a favorite subject for artists and embroiderers seeking to capture botanical refinement.
- Stitch count: 90 x 90
- 18 colors in the palette
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90 x 90 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
A creamy, delicate gardenia blossom anchors this intermediate counted cross-stitch pattern, rendered in soft whites and warm beiges that evoke the flower's luminous, waxy petals. The composition captures the gardenia's signature layered blooms with gentle shading and dimension, while deep forest green leaves frame the flower naturally. With 90 × 90 stitches and 18 DMC thread colors, this design rewards patient needlework with nuanced, lifelike results that showcase subtle color blending.
This pattern translates beautifully onto Aida fabric and makes an elegant framed piece for a bedroom, dressing room, or parlor. The soft, romantic palette suits traditional décor and pairs well with botanical or garden-themed interiors. The free printable PDF chart guides you through each color transition, making the intermediate skill level accessible to stitchers comfortable with varied thread shades. Gardenia needlework gifts appeal to flower enthusiasts and those who appreciate timeless, understated elegance in handmade décor.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 90 x 90 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.4 x 6.4 inches or 163 x 163 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.3 x 12.3 inches or 313 x 313 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
