Warm Apricot Rose in Soft Pixelated Hues
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Roses have symbolized love and beauty across cultures for millennia, yet their practical appeal runs equally deep: each petal is structured to protect those within, and the bloom's gentle spiral follows the mathematical Fibonacci sequence. In needlework traditions, the rose became one of the most beloved subjects precisely because its form rewards patient layering—each thread color adds another whisper of depth, allowing stitchers to build something that feels alive and three-dimensional. The warm peachy-gold palette seen here evokes garden roses in their full, romantic maturity.
- Stitch count: 80 x 60
- 10 colors in the palette
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80 x 60 stitches 10 colors
Pattern description
A rose rendered in warm apricot and golden tones dominates this 80×80 counted cross-stitch pattern, its delicate petals suggested through careful color gradation from pale cream to rich burnt orange. The blooming flower is captured in soft focus, with a gentle color wash of magenta and cream in the background creating atmospheric depth. At intermediate skill level, stitchers will appreciate the 10 DMC thread colors working together to build realistic dimension—a study in how subtle shifts between neighboring warm tones can suggest the velvet texture of petals without harsh outlines.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 80 x 60 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.7 x 4.3 inches or 145 x 109 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.6 x 10.2 inches or 295 x 259 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
