Jewel-Toned Pansy Pair Cross-Stitch
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Pansies are cultivated flowering plants prized for their distinctive broad, velvety petals and striking color patterns. Each bloom typically displays four larger petals and one smaller lower petal, often with darker markings called 'faces' or 'blotches' that guide pollinators. They thrive in cool weather and bloom prolifically from spring through fall, making them garden favorites for over two centuries.
- Stitch count: 115 x 76
- 26 colors in the palette
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115 x 76 stitches 26 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern features two vibrant pansies rendered in rich jewel tones, combining deep purples with soft yellows and pale pink accents. The composition balances both blooms side by side against a dark background, creating an intimate botanical study that captures the pansy's characteristic layered petals with precision and depth.
At 115 × 115 stitches and intermediate skill level, this needlework design employs 26 DMC thread colors to achieve its luminous color transitions and shadows. The interplay between warm golden yellows at the flower centers and cool purples in the upper petals demands careful attention to color placement, making it a rewarding project for stitchers ready to move beyond beginner patterns.
Pansies work beautifully as home décor—framed after completion, they bring nature's elegance to any room. This pattern suits those seeking a gift for a gardener or flower enthusiast, or simply a meditative weekend project on 14-count Aida fabric that yields a small but striking finished piece.
Material Type: Aida Generic Black
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 115 x 76 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.2 x 5.4 inches or 209 x 138 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.1 x 11.3 inches or 359 x 288 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
