Pink Pansies with Deep Purple Centers
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Pansies are cool-season flowers beloved for their distinctive velvety petals and striking "faces"—the darker markings that resemble eyes and a nose. These cheerful blooms come in nearly every color imaginable, often with dramatic contrasts between petal color and center marking, exactly as shown here in soft pink with deep purple hearts. Pansies are relatives of violets and have been cultivated for centuries, prized equally in cottage gardens and formal flower beds for their hardiness and long flowering season.
- Stitch count: 118 x 121
- 18 colors in the palette
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118 x 121 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
Pink pansies bloom with soft gradient petals and striking deep purple faces in this intermediate-skill counted cross-stitch pattern. The 118×118 stitch design captures realistic flower depth through skillful color layering—18 DMC thread shades build dimension from pale cream highlights to rich mauve shadows. Stitched on Aida fabric, the pansies develop character through careful shading that mimics the velvet texture of actual petals.
This pattern works beautifully as a framed needlework accent or decorative pillow cover, bringing garden freshness indoors year-round. The composition balances five full blooms at varying heights against lush green foliage and stems, creating a natural, asymmetrical arrangement that feels both structured and organic. Perfect for stitchers ready to move beyond simpler designs, the pansy motif rewards intermediate technique with genuinely striking results—ideal for spring gifting or personal room décor.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 118 x 121 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.4 x 8.6 inches or 214 x 220 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.3 x 14.5 inches or 364 x 370 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
