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Warm Botanical Study with Layered Leaves

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Layered leafy stems and flowering branches have long been subjects of botanical illustration and natural study, celebrated for their intricate vein patterns and graceful geometric arrangement. Each leaf's subtle gradient and the subtle interplay of warm golden and green tones mirror the gentle variation found in actual plant specimens, where light plays across textured surfaces to create depth and movement.

  • Stitch count: 80 x 115
  • 17 colors in the palette
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Warm Botanical Study with Layered Leaves free cross-stitch pattern

80 x 115 stitches 17 colors

Pattern description

A delicate botanical composition rendered in warm golden and sage tones, this pattern captures a flowering stem with detailed foliage in soft, naturalistic hues. The 80×80 stitch count makes it an ideal intermediate project that rewards patience with a graceful, frame-ready result.

Working across 17 DMC thread colors, you'll build depth through subtle shading and color transitions that bring dimension to both the delicate upper blooms and the broader lower leaves. On 14-count Aida fabric, this needlework spans roughly 5.5 inches square—perfect for a small framed accent, a greeting card, or a gentle addition to a botanical-themed wall gallery. The warm palette and naturalistic subject make it equally suited to rustic farmhouse décor or a gardener's gift.

Material Type: Aida Generic White

Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm

Design Size: 80 x 115 stitches

Sewn Design Size: 5.7 x 8.2 inches or 145 x 209 mm

Suggested Material Size: 11.6 x 14.1 inches or 295 x 359 mm

Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands