Bold Crimson Roses with Green Foliage
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Roses have held symbolic meaning across cultures for millennia, with red varieties traditionally representing deep passion, love, and desire. A single bloom can contain dozens of layered petals, each unfurling from a tight center—a structure that cross-stitch artists capture through strategic color gradation and stitching density. The rose's popularity in needlework spans centuries, from Victorian samplers to contemporary counted cross-stitch, making it one of embroidery's most enduring and beloved motifs. Red roses in particular have graced gardens, poetry, and handmade gifts as tokens of romantic devotion and admiration.
- Stitch count: 108 x 90
- 12 colors in the palette
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108 x 90 stitches 12 colors
Pattern description
Three jewel-toned red roses bloom in lush abundance against a cream background, their petals rendered in rich crimson stitches that create dimensional texture. The composition layers a full open blossom at center with two budding roses above, all anchored by deep green leaves that frame the arrangement. At 108×108 stitches using 12 DMC thread colors, this intermediate-level counted cross-stitch pattern balances visual impact with manageable stitch complexity, making it ideal for needleworkers ready to move beyond beginner projects.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 108 x 90 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.7 x 6.4 inches or 196 x 163 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.6 x 12.3 inches or 346 x 313 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
