Soft Pastel Daisy with Delicate Petals
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Daisies belong to the Asteraceae family and are among the most recognizable wildflowers in temperate regions worldwide. Their iconic flower head is actually a composite of hundreds of tiny flowers—the white ray florets forming the 'petals' and the yellow disk florets clustered at the center. In folklore and symbolism, daisies represent innocence, purity, and new beginnings, making them popular in gardens, literature, and decorative arts across centuries.
- Stitch count: 90 x 90
- 36 colors in the palette
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90 x 90 stitches 36 colors
Pattern description
This serene cross-stitch captures a single daisy in soft, muted tones—pale cream and sage green petals radiating from a bright golden center. The 90×90 stitch count renders the flower at a generous scale, allowing needleworkers to enjoy the meditative rhythm of counted cross stitch while building intricate depth through 36 DMC thread colors. The cool blue background fades subtly into lavender, creating a dreamy, overcast-morning mood that lifts the design beyond a simple botanical study.
Advanced stitchers will appreciate the color blending and shading required to achieve the dimensional petals and the soft gradient sky. The long stem, worked in deep green, grounds the composition naturally.
Worked on 14-count Aida or linen, this pattern suits a framed heirloom piece or a quiet corner of a larger needlepoint project. Its gentle palette and single-stem subject make it an ideal gift for plant lovers or those seeking a contemplative stitching project that bridges botanical realism with soft, impressionistic coloring.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 90 x 90 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.4 x 6.4 inches or 163 x 163 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.3 x 12.3 inches or 313 x 313 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
