Vibrant fuchsia hibiscus with golden stamen
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Hibiscus flowers are tropical bloomers prized across the Pacific and Caribbean for their dramatically ruffled petals and long, protruding stamen. Each flower typically lasts just one day, making them symbols of fleeting beauty in many cultures. The golden-yellow stamen visible in this design is the flower's male reproductive organ, surrounded by five showy, tissue-thin petals that come in virtually every color except true blue.
- Stitch count: 120 x 148
- 20 colors in the palette
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120 x 148 stitches 20 colors
Pattern description
This intermediate counted cross-stitch pattern captures a bold, jewel-toned hibiscus in full bloom, rendered in rich fuchsia and magenta with delicate shading across 120x120 stitches. The striking golden stamen rises vertically from the flower's center, creating dynamic vertical movement against the soft cream background. With 20 DMC thread colors, the design rewards careful attention to shading—notice how the petal depths shift from pale pink to deep magenta—making it an engaging project for stitchers ready to move beyond basics into nuanced colorwork.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 120 x 148 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.6 x 10.6 inches or 218 x 269 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.5 x 16.5 inches or 368 x 419 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
