Bold Bright Sunflower with Green Stem
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Sunflowers are among the most recognizable flowers in the world, prized for their massive, heliotropic blooms that track the sun's movement across the sky. Native to North America, these tall annuals can grow six feet or taller and produce seeds used for oil, food, and wildlife feed. The flower's radial symmetry and concentric seed-head pattern follow the Fibonacci sequence, a natural mathematical principle that has fascinated botanists, artists, and mathematicians for centuries. Sunflowers symbolize loyalty, longevity, and cheerfulness in floral language, making them popular subjects in decorative art and needlework traditions worldwide.
- Stitch count: 105 x 127
- 18 colors in the palette
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105 x 127 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
This intermediate-level cross-stitch design brings a cheerful sunflower to life in bold, warm yellows accented with 18 DMC thread colors. The flower's rich chocolate-brown center contrasts sharply against the vibrant petals, while layered shading creates dimension and depth across the 105 x 105 stitch canvas. The simple green stem grounds the composition with cool-toned foliage, making this counted cross-stitch project ideal for stitchers ready to work with multiple thread shades and blending techniques on classic Aida fabric.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 105 x 127 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.5 x 9.1 inches or 191 x 230 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.4 x 15 inches or 341 x 380 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
