Bold Bright Gerberas with Dark Green Foliage
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Gerberas are the fifth most popular cut flower worldwide, prized for their large, daisy-like blooms and exceptional vase life of up to two weeks. Native to South Africa, Madagascar, and Asia, they thrive in warm climates and come in nearly every color except true blue. Their cheerful, multi-petaled form and long stems make them a florist staple for bouquets and arrangements.
- Stitch count: 141 x 135
- 29 colors in the palette
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141 x 135 stitches 29 colors
Pattern description
Five vibrant gerberas dominate this 141×141 cross-stitch pattern, their yellow petals bleeding into flame-orange and deep red tones at the centers. Set against a dramatic black background and framed by rich emerald-green stems and leaves, the composition radiates warmth and visual punch—ideal for stitchers seeking a bold, contemporary floral statement.
This intermediate-level design uses 29 DMC thread colors to build dimensional depth in each flower's center and petal gradation. The high contrast between the sunny blooms and dark surroundings makes the color-work both rewarding and forgiving; slight variations in your stitching rhythm will read as natural shading rather than errors.
Gerberas like these make excellent hoop-ready gifts for gardeners, kitchen décor for farmhouse or eclectic modern spaces, or a cheerful counterpoint to neutral walls. The saturated palette translates beautifully onto 14-count Aida, and the pattern's compact 141-stitch square fits neatly into standard 10–12-inch hoops for relatively quick completion.
Material Type: Aida Generic Black
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 141 x 135 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10.1 x 9.6 inches or 256 x 245 mm
Suggested Material Size: 16 x 15.5 inches or 406 x 395 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
