Jewel-Toned Water Lily in Deep Magenta
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Water lilies are among nature's most architecturally complex flowers, with petals that unfurl in perfect spiraling layers to maximize sunlight exposure. The lotus holds sacred significance across Eastern traditions—especially in Buddhism and Hinduism, where it symbolizes enlightenment and spiritual rebirth, rising pristine from muddy water. Magenta and deep pink varieties are prized in ornamental gardens for their dramatic color and nocturnal blooming habits, some species closing at dusk and reopening with the dawn.
- Stitch count: 130 x 96
- 22 colors in the palette
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130 x 96 stitches 22 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch lotus captures the dramatic depth of a jewel-toned aquatic bloom at peak unfurling. The design employs 22 DMC thread colors across 130 × 130 stitches to build rich dimension—layering deep burgundy and wine tones in the center with soft pink highlights radiating outward across the petals. The intermediate-level pattern balances technical interest through color gradation and shading with accessible stitch counts, making it rewarding without overwhelming. Stitched on Aida fabric with the provided DMC palette, it yields a striking 5–6 inch finished piece suited to framing or display on pillows and home-décor textiles.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 130 x 96 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9.3 x 6.9 inches or 236 x 174 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15.2 x 12.8 inches or 386 x 324 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
