Two Sunflowers with Verdant Stems
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Sunflowers are heliotropic flowers native to Mexico and Central America, famous for tracking the sun's arc across the sky during their growth phase—a behavior called heliotropism. Their large seed heads can contain hundreds of individual florets, each capable of developing into a nutrient-rich seed, making them as valuable to cultures worldwide for oil and food as they are beloved in gardens and art.
- Stitch count: 124 x 143
- 15 colors in the palette
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124 x 143 stitches 15 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern captures two golden sunflowers at different bloom stages—one fully open and radiant, the other slightly turned—connected by a single green stem with layered foliage. Worked over 124×124 stitches using 15 DMC thread colors, the design balances warm yellows and rich oranges against deep forest greens, creating a naturalistic yet graphic effect. The intermediate skill level suits stitchers comfortable with color blending and detail work; the bold, dimensional petals and leaf shading reward careful thread placement with striking visual depth.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 124 x 143 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.9 x 10.2 inches or 225 x 259 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.8 x 16.1 inches or 375 x 409 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
