Soft Pastel White Lotus Bloom Cross-Stitch
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The lotus flower holds profound spiritual significance across Asian cultures, particularly in Buddhism and Hinduism, where it symbolizes enlightenment, purity, and rebirth. Rising from muddy water to bloom pristine and beautiful, the lotus represents the soul's journey toward transcendence. In Thailand specifically, where this design is cataloged, the lotus is deeply woven into daily life and spirituality—it appears in temple architecture, traditional art, and national imagery. The flower's ability to close at night and reopen each morning has long made it a metaphor for renewal and the cyclical nature of existence.
- Stitch count: 80 x 93
- 28 colors in the palette
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80 x 93 stitches 28 colors
Pattern description
A delicate lotus flower unfolds across 80 × 80 stitches in this serene needlework design. The soft color palette—pale lavender, cream, pale gold, and muted sage—creates a peaceful, almost watercolor mood that captures the lotus in full bloom. With 28 DMC thread colors, this intermediate-skill pattern rewards careful color blending and attention to shading, building luminosity across the petals from cool grays at the edges to warm peachy-gold at the heart.
The composition frames the flower head-on, with curled petals layering organically around a gentle yellowish center, while darker green stems anchor the piece below. This straightforward focal arrangement makes it ideal for framing or mounting on linen-weave Aida, where the delicate shading will truly glow. The intermediate difficulty level suits stitchers comfortable with gradual color transitions and moderate stitch counts.
Frame this lotus on white or cream 14-count Aida for serene bedroom or meditation-space décor, or gift it to anyone drawn to botanical motifs and peaceful aesthetics. Its cool-toned palette suits spring and early summer displays, and the timeless subject works year-round in any room seeking calm, natural beauty.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 80 x 93 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.7 x 6.6 inches or 145 x 169 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.6 x 12.5 inches or 295 x 319 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
