Smiling Baby Sun with Bright Flower Borders
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 184 x 184
- 43 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 36 times
184 x 191 stitches 43 colors
Pattern description
This cheerful counted cross stitch pattern centers a joyful baby's face as a radiant sun, complete with yellow rays and a gentle smile, surrounded by a rainbow border of flowers in blue, red, green, and yellow petals. The composition uses a radiant, symmetrical design that draws the eye inward, making it an ideal focal point for a nursery or children's room.
The 43 DMC thread colors create a vibrant yet soft palette that balances bold yellows and blues with warm peachy tones in the baby's face. Stitchers will appreciate the intermediate complexity—at 184 x 184 stitches, this project demands patience and precision but rewards crafters with stunning dimensional shading and realistic facial features that bring warmth to any space.
Ideal for baby showers, nursery décor, or keepsake gifts, this pattern captures the innocent joy of childhood with its sun-baby motif symbolizing warmth, happiness, and new beginnings. When worked on standard 14-count Aida fabric with the full 43-color palette, the finished piece becomes a memorable heirloom-quality embroidery that celebrates life's brightest moments.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 184 x 191 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 13.1 x 13.6 inches or 334 x 347 mm
Suggested Material Size: 19 x 19.5 inches or 484 x 497 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
