Soft Pastel Hibiscus with Layered Foliage
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The hibiscus is a tropical flowering shrub prized across warm climates for its large, showy blooms that typically last only a single day before dropping. Known for its prominent stamen and ruffled petals in vivid reds, pinks, oranges, and purples, the flower symbolizes delicate beauty and tropical abundance. Widely cultivated as ornamental garden plants and national flowers in several island nations, hibiscus blooms are also used in teas and traditional medicines throughout the Pacific and Asia.
- Stitch count: 75 x 57
- 18 colors in the palette
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75 x 57 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
This 75×75 counted cross-stitch captures a hibiscus bloom in delicate pastels—soft pink petals melting into peachy-coral tones, framed by rich green foliage in varying shades. The layered leaf composition creates natural depth and movement, while the 18-color DMC palette offers intermediate stitchers an engaging balance of detail and achievable technique on standard Aida fabric. Perfect as a botanical accent for a guest room, kitchen, or framed in a small hoop for a gift that celebrates both needlework tradition and garden beauty.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 75 x 57 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.4 x 4.1 inches or 136 x 103 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.3 x 10 inches or 286 x 253 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
