Pink Rose with Ornamental Border Frame
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The rose holds a centuries-old reputation as a symbol of love, beauty, and resilience across cultures and continents. In the language of flowers, the pink rose carries its own gentle meaning—gratitude, admiration, and grace—making it a favored choice for needlework designs meant to comfort or honor. Roses bloom in nearly every temperate garden worldwide, their layered petals and complex hybrid colors the result of centuries of cultivation and breeding by gardeners seeking ever-more perfect blooms.
- Stitch count: 69 x 69
- 12 colors in the palette
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69 x 69 stitches 12 colors
Pattern description
A single pink rose blooms at the center of this 69×69 stitch pattern, framed by a geometric border of interconnected stair-step motifs in warm coral and cream tones. The layered square border creates a window-like effect, drawing focus inward to the delicate flower rendered in soft pink and peach shades with darker rose undertones for depth and dimension.
Working this intermediate-level design requires 12 DMC thread colors, offering a satisfying palette shift between the structured geometric frame and the organic rose subject. The counted cross-stitch pattern works beautifully on Aida fabric and suits framing, pillow covers, or gifting as a timeless floral keepsake. The balanced composition—bold frame meeting gentle flower—makes it rewarding for stitchers ready to move beyond simple designs without tackling advanced color gradation techniques.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 69 x 69 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.9 x 4.9 inches or 125 x 125 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.8 x 10.8 inches or 275 x 275 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
