Bold Red Poppy with Green Leaves
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Poppies are flowering plants revered across cultures for their symbolic weight and striking appearance. The red poppy in particular carries associations with remembrance, sleep, and imagination in Western tradition, while their papery petals and bold color have made them subjects of artistic fascination from Van Gogh to contemporary textile designers. Poppies flourish in temperate climates and are cultivated both ornamentally and, in some species, for culinary and medicinal uses.
- Stitch count: 50 x 73
- 12 colors in the palette
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50 x 73 stitches 12 colors
Pattern description
A striking poppy in jewel-tone reds dominates this 50×50 needlework chart, rendered in twelve carefully chosen DMC thread colors. The bloom's layered petals shift from deep crimson at the outer edges to softer pink tones toward the center, creating genuine depth and dimension on counted cross-stitch fabric. Below, a cascading green stem and foliage provide natural balance and a refreshing contrast to the warm flower.
Intermediate stitchers will find this pattern rewarding without excessive complexity. The color gradations demand attention during assembly, but the straightforward square composition and moderate stitch count make it approachable for anyone comfortable with basic color changes and shading techniques.
Perfect as a framed embroidery or sewn into a small pillow cover, this poppy brings botanical elegance to any room. Stitched on classic Aida fabric using standard DMC floss, the finished piece measures roughly 4×4 inches at standard 14-count density—ideal for gifting or displaying alongside other nature-inspired needlework.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 50 x 73 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3.6 x 5.2 inches or 91 x 132 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9.5 x 11.1 inches or 241 x 282 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
