Jewel-Tone Tangram Seven-Color Mosaic
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The tangram is an ancient Chinese geometric puzzle consisting of seven flat shapes—two large triangles, one medium triangle, two small triangles, one square, and one parallelogram—that combine to form a square. Dating back centuries, the tangram became wildly popular in early 19th-century Europe as a recreational dissection puzzle. The seven pieces can be rearranged into thousands of different silhouettes and compositions, from abstract patterns to recognizable figures. This particular arrangement showcases the mathematical elegance of the complete square form, with its symmetrical layering of warm and cool color zones creating a dynamic visual balance that emphasizes both the geometric precision and the creative potential of the puzzle form.
- Stitch count: 27 x 27
- 7 colors in the palette
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27 x 27 stitches 7 colors
Pattern description
This bold geometric pattern divides a 27-stitch square into seven colorful tangram shapes—a classic dissection puzzle featuring triangles, a square, and a parallelogram arranged in a vibrant mosaic. The composition radiates outward from the center, where bright red and orange sections meet, creating dynamic visual movement across the canvas. At beginner skill level, this design offers satisfying simplicity: each color block fills clearly defined regions, making it ideal for learning counted cross-stitch on 14-count Aida fabric.
The color palette pulses with jewel-tone energy: magenta pink, deep red, bright orange, forest green, sunny yellow, cool cyan, and neutral gray. These bold DMC threads work beautifully against white Aida, producing crisp definition and high contrast—perfect for a modern, graphic aesthetic that suits contemporary décor.
Stitchers appreciate tangram designs for their pure geometric satisfaction; there's no pictorial ambiguity, only clean color transitions and mathematical balance. Free to stitch and chart-print, this pattern works wonderfully as a quick project, a gift for puzzle lovers, or a practice piece for perfecting even coverage and thread tension. Its compact size makes it perfect for framing, a greeting-card gift, or even a small accent in a larger sampler collection.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 27 x 27 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 1.9 x 1.9 inches or 49 x 49 mm
Suggested Material Size: 7.8 x 7.8 inches or 199 x 199 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
