Soft Pastel Rose with Subtle Pink Blush
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Roses have symbolized love, beauty, and admiration across cultures for millennia, with their layered petal structure inspiring artists and naturalists alike. Pale pink and cream varieties, like the one rendered here, traditionally represent gratitude, grace, and gentle affection—softer sentiments than the bold reds of passionate romance. Each petal's curve and overlap in nature creates the characteristic bloom shape that makes roses among the most beloved and recognizable flowers worldwide.
- Stitch count: 142 x 128
- 22 colors in the palette
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142 x 128 stitches 22 colors
Pattern description
This cross-stitch captures a romantic, full-petaled rose in delicate pastel tones—soft greens, pale pinks, and warm cream blending seamlessly across 142 × 142 stitches. The design uses 22 DMC thread colors to create soft dimensional shading that makes the layered petals appear lifelike and gently cupped.
The intermediate skill level suits stitchers ready to tackle subtle color transitions and detailed shading work. Worked on Aida fabric with counted cross-stitch technique, this pattern rewards patience with a sophisticated heirloom-quality result. Perfect framed as bedroom décor, displayed on a wall of botanical needlework, or gifted to celebrate romance and spring occasions. The neutral background allows the rose's soft palette to become a calming focal point in any room.
Material Type: Aida Generic Black
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 142 x 128 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10.1 x 9.1 inches or 258 x 232 mm
Suggested Material Size: 16 x 15 inches or 408 x 382 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
