Deep Red Rose with Layered Green Foliage
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Roses have symbolized love, passion, and beauty across cultures for centuries, with their layered petals and thorny stems inspiring poets, artists, and gardeners alike. The deep crimson varieties, historically among the rarest and most prized, were once reserved for royal gardens and carried profound meaning in Victorian floral language. Their complexity—the interplay of color, fragrance, and form—continues to make them the world's most beloved flowering plant.
- Stitch count: 56 x 87
- 11 colors in the palette
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56 x 87 stitches 11 colors
Pattern description
A rich, jewel-toned rose dominates this intermediate needlework, rendered in deep crimsons and magentas that shift subtly across the blooms. The 56×56-stitch design employs 11 DMC thread colors to build depth and dimension, with the larger main flower showcasing careful shading that brings its full, romantic form to life against a clean white background.
Working this counted cross-stitch pattern rewards patience with satisfying color transitions and classic botanical beauty. The composition balances the substantial main bloom with delicate secondary roses and sprawling green stems and leaves, making it ideal for framing as a small heirloom piece or gifting to rose enthusiasts. On standard Aida fabric, the moderate stitch count keeps completion time reasonable while the varied palette keeps stitchers engaged throughout.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 56 x 87 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4 x 6.2 inches or 102 x 158 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9.9 x 12.1 inches or 252 x 308 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
