Warm-Toned Red Rose with Green Foliage
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Roses are among the world's most beloved flowering plants, prized for their fragrance, form, and symbolic significance across art, literature, and culture. The full, many-petaled bloom shown here represents the 'English rose' or hybrid tea rose—varieties bred over centuries for maximum petal count and elaborate layered structure. In their wild state, roses produce far fewer petals and come in limited color ranges; cultivation and crossbreeding have created the vast spectrum of hues seen in modern gardens and floral design, from this warm coral-gold through crimsons and pastels.
- Stitch count: 100 x 95
- 17 colors in the palette
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100 x 95 stitches 17 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch captures a full-blown rose in rich coral-red and golden orange tones, rendered across 100×100 stitches with sophisticated shading. The layered petals show clear depth and dimension, achieved through subtle color gradations from deep crimson centers to warm peachy highlights. A complementary green stem and leaf cluster grounds the composition, creating a naturalistic yet stylized botanical study.
Stitching this intermediate-level design requires managing 17 DMC thread colors, which demands careful attention to pattern reading and thread management. The color transitions reward patient, precise needlework—deft blending of adjacent hues brings the rose's velvet texture to life. On 14-count Aida, the finished piece measures approximately 7×7 inches, making it an ideal size for framing, a greeting-card keepsake, or a pillow accent.
Roses have symbolized romance, beauty, and devotion across cultures for centuries, making this warm-hued interpretation a timeless gift for anniversaries, weddings, or Mother's Day. The golden undertones and full-bloom stage convey abundance and joy rather than melancholy—a cheerful departure from classic deep-red rose designs. Stitchers drawn to florals and intermediate challenges will find this pattern a rewarding project that bridges representational detail with accessible stitch-count scope.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 100 x 95 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.1 x 6.8 inches or 181 x 172 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13 x 12.7 inches or 331 x 322 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
