Flowers Border
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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: 256 x 256
- 25 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 58 times
256 x 74 stitches 25 colors
Pattern description
The Flowers Border pattern offers cross-stitchers an elegant ornamental design that captures the intricate beauty of blooming flora arranged in a decorative frame. This 256 × 256 stitch counted cross stitch project features 25 DMC thread colors that work together to create depth and dimension throughout the piece. As you work through this needlework, you'll experience the meditative rhythm of stitching while watching delicate floral motifs come to life on your fabric. The substantial stitch count provides a rewarding challenge that allows experienced stitchers to showcase their precision and attention to detail across a substantial canvas.
Advanced needleworkers will appreciate the complexity and skill required to bring this ornament to completion. The free printable PDF chart includes a comprehensive DMC color key, making it simple to organize your thread and follow along with accuracy. This pattern is ideally suited for 14-count Aida fabric, a standard choice for counted cross stitch embroidery projects. Whether you're framing your finished piece as home décor or gifting it as a handcrafted treasure, this Flowers Border design delivers a sophisticated result that demonstrates your mastery of the needlework craft.
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: 256 x 74 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 18.3 x 5.3 inches or 465 x 134 mm
Suggested Material Size: 24.2 x 11.2 inches or 615 x 284 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands