Bold Sunflower Bouquet in Green Vase
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Sunflowers are among the most recognizable flowering plants, native to North America and famously cultivated for both ornamental beauty and nutritious seeds. Their characteristic large, disk-like flower heads contain hundreds of tiny florets arranged in a mathematical spiral pattern called a Fibonacci sequence, a natural phenomenon that has fascinated artists and mathematicians for centuries. Beyond their visual splendor, sunflowers hold symbolic weight across cultures—representing loyalty, longevity, and joy—and were immortalized by Vincent van Gogh in some of the Western world's most beloved paintings.
- Stitch count: 120 x 120
- 27 colors in the palette
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120 x 120 stitches 27 colors
Pattern description
This intermediate cross-stitch pattern captures a vibrant cluster of sunflowers rendered in rich golden yellows with deep brown centers. The composition centers a generous bloom arrangement held in a graduated green vase, creating a balanced, dimensional piece that works beautifully as a framed accent or decorative wall hanging. The 120x120 stitch count offers enough complexity to engage experienced needleworkers without overwhelming beginners ready to level up.
With 27 DMC thread colors, this design explores warm and cool greens throughout the foliage and vessel, adding subtle sophistication to what could otherwise be a straightforward floral. The pixelated style inherent to counted cross-stitch adds a contemporary, slightly geometric edge to these classic blooms. Worked on Aida fabric with standard embroidery floss, it's an ideal project for summer afternoons or as a handmade gift celebrating friendship, gratitude, or the joy of gardening.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 120 x 120 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.6 x 8.6 inches or 218 x 218 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.5 x 14.5 inches or 368 x 368 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
