Bold Red Rose with Green Foliage Arrangement
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The red rose has symbolized love, passion, and admiration across cultures and centuries, from ancient mythology to modern romance. Its layered petals and rich coloring have made it the subject of countless artworks, gardens, and celebrations. Roses thrive in temperate climates worldwide and come in hundreds of cultivated varieties, yet the deep crimson bloom remains the most iconic, representing both fragility and strength in the language of flowers.
- Stitch count: 100 x 124
- 27 colors in the palette
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100 x 124 stitches 27 colors
Pattern description
A vibrant red rose takes center stage in this intermediate-level cross-stitch pattern, surrounded by layered deep-green leaves and soft yellow highlights that bring dimension to the design. The composition captures the classic elegance of a single bloom rendered in counted cross-stitch across 100 x 100 stitches, using 27 carefully selected DMC thread colors to achieve depth and naturalistic shading.
Stitchers will appreciate the balance of challenge and achievability here. The rose's velvety petals require careful color blending and shading techniques, while the foliage offers satisfying repetitive stitching with the varied greens creating visual interest without overwhelming complexity.
This pattern works beautifully as a framed finished piece, a greeting card, or a component in a larger needlework project. The warm, romantic mood makes it ideal for gift-giving or adding classic floral beauty to any room's décor, whether your aesthetic runs cottage-garden or traditional.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 100 x 124 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.1 x 8.9 inches or 181 x 225 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13 x 14.8 inches or 331 x 375 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
