Jewel-Toned Red Tulips with Layered Green Stems
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Tulips are spring-blooming bulbs native to Central Asia, though they became most famously associated with 17th-century Holland during the Dutch Golden Age. Their cup-shaped flowers come in nearly every color except true blue, and they've symbolized perfect love and elegance across cultures for centuries. Red tulips especially carry connotations of deep love and admiration in the Victorian flower language.
- Stitch count: 124 x 102
- 21 colors in the palette
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124 x 102 stitches 21 colors
Pattern description
Five bold red tulips with golden-yellow inner petals rise from a dense cluster of green stems in this 124×124 stitch counted cross-stitch pattern. The composition uses warm reds and oranges to create depth and dimension across the blooms, while the layered greens—from pale sage to deep forest—anchor the arrangement with natural movement. At intermediate skill level, the 21 DMC thread colors reward stitchers with rich color transitions that bring the flowers to life on 14-count Aida fabric.
Tulips make ideal spring décor projects and hold special meaning as gifts for loved ones celebrating renewal or admiration. This design works beautifully framed as a standalone piece or incorporated into seasonal home displays from March through May. The monochromatic green background creates a gallery-ready presentation, making it equally suitable for modern farmhouse interiors or traditional needlework collections. Stitchers appreciate the balanced color palette and the satisfying rhythm of working through the dense stem sections alongside the more intricate petal detail work.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 124 x 102 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.9 x 7.3 inches or 225 x 185 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.8 x 13.2 inches or 375 x 335 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
