Bold Bright Sunflower with Dark Center
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Sunflowers are among nature's most iconic flowers, native to North America but beloved worldwide for their sheer size, golden beauty, and remarkable behavior. They are heliotropic—their buds and young blooms track the sun's movement across the sky from east to west during the day, a phenomenon that has fascinated botanists and artists for centuries. Van Gogh's famous paintings immortalized them as symbols of joy, loyalty, and longevity, making them one of the most recognizable flowers in art history.
- Stitch count: 135 x 136
- 15 colors in the palette
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135 x 136 stitches 15 colors
Pattern description
A classic sunflower rendered in warm golden yellows and deep orange accents, this counted cross-stitch pattern captures the flower's cheerful essence in a bold, front-facing composition. The 135×135 stitch count makes it a substantial project—large enough to frame as a statement piece, yet manageable for intermediate needleworkers ready to move beyond beginner basics.
Stitched across 15 DMC thread colors, the design uses layered shading to bring dimension to each petal, with the dark chocolate-brown center providing dramatic contrast. The color palette shifts from bright canary yellow at the petal tips through warm golden tones and into burnt orange at the base, creating a naturally sun-kissed appearance.
This pattern suits a summer-themed home, a kitchen or dining space, or as a heartfelt handmade gift for a plant lover or garden enthusiast. Worked on 14-count Aida with standard DMC cotton floss, it's an ideal weekend-to-weeklong stitching project that rewards patience with a striking finished piece.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 135 x 136 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9.6 x 9.7 inches or 245 x 247 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15.5 x 15.6 inches or 395 x 397 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
