Soft Blush Garlic Clove Cross-Stitch
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Garlic has been cultivated for thousands of years across nearly every cuisine on Earth. Each bulb comprises individual cloves wrapped in papery layers that protect the pungent flesh inside—those protective skins are what give fresh garlic its distinctive appearance. The crop thrives in temperate climates and stores remarkably well, which is why it became a global staple.
- Stitch count: 90 x 98
- 19 colors in the palette
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90 x 98 stitches 19 colors
Pattern description
This cross-stitch pattern captures a single garlic clove in warm, naturalistic tones, rendered in 19 DMC thread colors across 90 x 90 stitches. The soft palette of creams, taupes, and dusty pinks creates depth and dimension, while delicate rose accents highlight the papery skin characteristic of fresh garlic. The intermediate skill level makes it accessible to stitchers ready to move beyond basic projects.
Garlic needlework sits at the intersection of culinary celebration and botanical realism—perfect for kitchen décor or as a gift for the home cook. Stitched on Aida fabric with the included DMC color chart, the counted cross-stitch technique rewards careful attention to shading transitions. The warm, muted color story evokes a farmstand aesthetic that pairs beautifully with herb-themed collections or a cozy kitchen display.
Material Type: Aida Generic Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 90 x 98 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.4 x 7 inches or 163 x 178 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.3 x 12.9 inches or 313 x 328 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
