Formal Garden with Red Flowers and Topiary
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 159 x 159
- 19 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 39 times
159 x 119 stitches 19 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern captures a serene formal garden vista framed by towering hedges and topped with billowing clouds. The composition draws the eye down a tree-lined pathway toward a distant manor house, creating wonderful depth and perspective. Scarlet blooms anchor the foreground in bold contrast against the soft greens and pale sky, giving the piece a sophisticated, stately garden aesthetic that evokes classical landscape embroidery traditions.
With 19 DMC thread colors and 159 x 159 stitches, this advanced-level pattern rewards experienced needleworkers with rich shading opportunities across the foliage. The cool, muted greens of the hedgerows transition beautifully through lighter tones, while the vibrant red flowers demand careful attention to create visual punch. This color story—pastoral greens anchored by jewel-bright accents—delivers timeless elegance.
Cross-stitchers seeking a challenging project will appreciate the intricate blending required for the distant landscape and cloud effects. The finished piece works beautifully as a statement artwork for a traditional sitting room, library, or study, evoking the romance of English country estates. Stitched on 14-count Aida using the provided DMC palette, this pattern translates into a substantial, frame-worthy heirloom suitable for home decor enthusiasts who value botanical and architectural themes.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 159 x 119 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.4 x 8.5 inches or 289 x 216 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.3 x 14.4 inches or 439 x 366 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
