Jewel-Toned Roses with Yellow Blooms
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Roses rank among the world's most beloved flowering plants, cultivated for thousands of years across nearly every climate. Their layered petals and rich fragrance have made them symbols of love, beauty, and passion in art, literature, and culture—particularly in Victorian floral language, where colors themselves carried specific meanings: red for deep love, pink for admiration and gratitude, and yellow for joy and friendship. The rose's complexity—a simple flower structurally, yet endlessly variable in shade and form—makes it an ideal subject for embroidery, allowing needleworkers to explore subtle color transitions and dimensional shading.
- Stitch count: 75 x 108
- 49 colors in the palette
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75 x 108 stitches 49 colors
Pattern description
This richly colored cross-stitch portrays a lush bouquet of roses in deep crimsons, soft pinks, and golden yellows, arranged with abundant green foliage across a compact 75 × 75 stitch count. The composition builds vertically, creating a natural cascade of blooms that feels both full and balanced—a classic choice for needleworkers seeking to master realistic floral shading.
The 49 DMC thread colors demand patience and precision, rewarding advanced stitchers with sophisticated color blending and dimensional petal work. Each rose displays gradated tones, from rich wine-red outer layers to pale pink centers, while buttery yellow blossoms and deep forest-green leaves ground the design in natural beauty.
Perfect for framing above a mantel or gifting to gardeners and flower enthusiasts, this counted cross-stitch pattern works beautifully on white or cream Aida and translates readily to a digital PDF chart. The skill-level complexity ensures an engaging project that celebrates both the timeless appeal of roses and the meditative craft of needlework.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 75 x 108 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.4 x 7.7 inches or 136 x 196 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.3 x 13.6 inches or 286 x 346 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
