Pink Rose with Layered Petals, Jewel-Toned
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Roses have symbolized love, passion, and beauty across centuries and cultures, their complex spiral of petals engineered by nature to draw pollinators and human admirers alike. Each petal unfolds in precise mathematical progression, creating the iconic silhouette recognized worldwide. Red and pink varieties remain the most beloved for romance and celebration, their velvety texture and heady fragrance making them the world's most cultivated flowering plant.
- Stitch count: 98 x 84
- 16 colors in the palette
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98 x 84 stitches 16 colors
Pattern description
This rose bursts with dimensional depth through carefully shaded pink and crimson stitches across 98x98 counted cross-stitch squares. The layered petals unfold from a tight center to dramatic ruffled edges, highlighted with paler pink and white accents that suggest light and volume. The single green stem grounds the composition with subtle naturalism against the neutral linen background.
At intermediate skill level, this pattern demands attention to color transitions and thread blending to capture the flower's three-dimensional form. Stitched on standard Aida fabric using 16 DMC thread colors, it offers rewarding needle work without overwhelming complexity. The finished piece makes an elegant framed accent for bedroom, living room, or garden-themed decor—a romantic gift for plant lovers or a personal project that deepens embroidery confidence through shading technique.
Material Type: Aida Generic Brown
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 98 x 84 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7 x 6 inches or 178 x 152 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.9 x 11.9 inches or 328 x 302 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
