Tender Hands Pink Roses Wedding Embrace
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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: 160 x 160
- 45 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 161 times
160 x 130 stitches 45 colors
Pattern description
This touching cross-stitch pattern captures an intimate moment between two hands adorned with soft pink roses and greenery. The composition centers on clasped hands in warm, natural flesh tones, framed by delicate blossoms in dusty rose, cream, and sage green. At 160 x 160 stitches, this advanced needlework project demands precision and patience, utilizing 45 carefully selected DMC thread colors to render the subtle gradations of skin tone and floral detail.
The romantic imagery makes this counted cross-stitch ideal for framing above a wedding bed or displaying in an anniversary gallery. The warm, gentle color palette—soft peachy tones with romantic florals—creates an intimate, timeless mood perfect for capturing one of life's most meaningful moments. Stitchers tackling this advanced design will appreciate working with the detailed DMC color palette across the full 160x160 stitch count, creating a beautiful heirloom piece that celebrates love's tender expression through both the subject matter and the meditative craftsmanship of hand embroidery.
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: 160 x 130 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.4 x 9.3 inches or 290 x 236 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.3 x 15.2 inches or 440 x 386 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
