Bold Red Rose with Jewel-Tone Shading
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Roses have symbolized love, passion, and admiration across cultures for centuries, with red varieties traditionally representing deep romance and devotion. The layered, spiral petal structure visible here is characteristic of hybrid tea roses and garden roses—varieties bred specifically for their full, cabbage-like bloom form. A single perfect rose in peak bloom like this one can take weeks to develop from a tight bud, making it a potent symbol of patience and natural beauty worth waiting for.
- Stitch count: 138 x 138
- 26 colors in the palette
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138 x 138 stitches 26 colors
Pattern description
A voluminous red rose dominates this intermediate-skill counted cross-stitch design, rendered in rich, dimensional color shifts that move from deep crimson and burgundy into coral and golden highlights. The 138×138 stitch count provides ample space to showcase gradual color transitions across the bloom's layered petals, creating depth and movement on 14-count Aida fabric.
Complementing the flower, broad green leaves frame the rose's base with olive and sage undertones, grounding the composition with natural botanical balance. The palette of 26 DMC thread colors demands careful attention to thread selection and shading placement, making this an excellent project for stitchers ready to move beyond simpler designs—rewarding effort with a gallery-worthy statement piece ideal for a bedroom, living room, or as a heartfelt gift for plant lovers and rose enthusiasts.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 138 x 138 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9.9 x 9.9 inches or 250 x 250 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15.8 x 15.8 inches or 400 x 400 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
