Soft Pastel Garden Roses in Profile
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Roses have symbolized love, beauty, and virtue across cultures for millennia, appearing in Renaissance gardens, Victorian floral arrangements, and modern horticulture alike. Each variety—wild, heirloom, or cultivated—reveals a layered petal structure perfected through evolutionary adaptation. Their fragrance and form have inspired artists and poets for centuries, making them one of the most painted and celebrated flowers in Western art.
- Stitch count: 170 x 170
- 29 colors in the palette
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170 x 170 stitches 29 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern captures full-bloom roses in soft pink and cream tones, framed by deep green foliage. The composition balances two large blooms at different depths, creating a naturalistic garden study. With 170×170 stitches across 29 DMC thread colors, the design demands careful attention to shading and blending to achieve the romantic, watercolor-like effect visible here.
The gentle palette of dusty rose, blush, and warm cream against sage and forest greens evokes a cottage garden aesthetic. Stitchers will appreciate how the mid-to-dark tone leaves create depth and dimension, allowing the lighter petals to emerge with dimension and life—a hallmark of advanced needlework technique.
Perfect for framed wall art or a sentimental gift, this pattern suits anyone drawn to botanical themes and muted florals. The skill level makes it rewarding for experienced stitchers ready to work with multiple thread colors and subtle color transitions on 14-count Aida fabric.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 170 x 170 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 12.1 x 12.1 inches or 308 x 308 mm
Suggested Material Size: 18 x 18 inches or 458 x 458 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
