Jewel-Toned Pansies with Cream Centers
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Pansies are beloved garden flowers known for their distinctive 'face-like' markings and velvety texture, with petals that range from deep purples and burgundies to pale yellows and whites. Originally native to European meadows, they've been cultivated and hybridized for centuries, becoming one of gardeners' most cherished spring bloomers. The variety shown here—with bold burgundy petals and cream bases—represents the dramatic color contrasts that Victorian gardeners prized, when pansies symbolized loving thoughts and were a favorite subject for pressed-flower arrangements and botanical illustration.
- Stitch count: 136 x 136
- 30 colors in the palette
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136 x 136 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern captures a lush bouquet of pansies in deep burgundy and magenta blooms contrasted beautifully against cream-colored petals. The 136 × 136 stitch count offers a satisfying intermediate-level project, with 30 DMC thread colors blending to create rich depth and dimension. The composition balances multiple flowers at varying angles, creating a naturalistic garden arrangement that feels both vibrant and intimate.
The warm terracotta base grounds the floral arrangement, while the sophisticated color palette—rich plums, jewel-tone magentas, soft greens, and ivory accents—evokes a vintage botanical mood. This palette makes the design particularly suited to spring décor or as a lasting gift for plant lovers and needle artists alike.
Stitching this pattern on 14-count Aida fabric will yield a finished piece approximately 10 × 10 inches, making it ideal for framing, a decorative pillow cover, or wall art. The intermediate skill level means you'll navigate varied color changes and shading techniques without overwhelming complexity, rewarding you with a polished, gallery-worthy result perfect for cottage-style or traditional home settings.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 136 x 136 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9.7 x 9.7 inches or 247 x 247 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15.6 x 15.6 inches or 397 x 397 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
