Golden Bloom Cross Stitch Pattern: A Richly Detailed Full Coverage Arts and Crafts Floral for Immersive Stitching with Colour and Mono Charts, ...($14.99Value)

Description

A single golden bloom — its petals shifting from warm amber and soft orange through to pale cream at the tips — rises from a deep, richly worked ground of forest green and near-black in this dramatic full coverage cross stitch pattern. Sinuous stems and scrolling acanthus-style foliage fill the surrounding composition; sage and olive leaves curl between the branches; muted tulip buds in blush and purple wait in the lower corners; and the whole design is framed within an arching oval of dark, layered botanical detail. This is a full coverage pattern in the Arts and Crafts movement tradition: every square of the fabric is stitched, building the deep, tapestry-like richness that makes the dark ground designs of this era so visually powerful. The golden flower glows against the darkness with the intensity of a candle flame, and the finished piece has the presence and authority of serious decorative art. What is included A full colour block chart with symbols - A black and white chart with symbols — ideal for printing or working in lower light - A pattern map showing how each chart page connects within the full design - Multiple sizing options to scale the design to your preferred fabric count or finished size - Complete thread requirements with colour quantities - A professional 14-brand floss conversion legend covering DMC, Anchor, Madeira, Cosmo, J&P Coats, Sullivans, Dimensions, Bucilla, Mary Maxim, Aurifil, Wonderfil, Weeks Dye Works, The Gentle Art and Diamond Dotz - Three kit conversion colours for stitchers working from pre-packaged kits - Step-by-step beginner instructions covering how to start and finish your project neatly Stitch with what you already own The 14-brand floss legend makes this pattern fully stash-flexible. Use threads from your existing collection, substitute out-of-stock shades, convert between brands or repurpose leftover threads from previous kits — without needing to purchase anything new before you begin. With fourteen widely used brands covered, you are very likely to find a match for every colour in this richly detailed design. About the design The dark-ground botanical design — a single luminous flower rising against a deeply worked background of foliage and scrollwork — has a long history in the decorative arts, reaching its finest expression in the wallpapers, woven textiles and printed fabrics of the nineteenth century Arts and Crafts movement. This pattern draws directly on that tradition, combining the bold graphic confidence of the period's great floral designs with a palette — amber, gold, cream, forest green, deep teal and muted plum — that has warmth, depth and real visual impact. The arching oval frame that surrounds the composition gives the piece its architectural quality, making it feel less like a craft project and more like a panel from a fine decorative commission. Framed and displayed, it makes a statement piece for any interior; given as a gift, it speaks clearly to someone with a genuine eye for decorative art. Design details Stitch Count: 210 x 210 Stitches - Used Area: 14 ct (38,1 x 38,1 cm) (15,0 x 15,0 in.) - Coverage: Full - Palette: DMC – Used: 27 colors (2 strands) - Fabric Suggestion: 14ct Aida (works on 16/18/20/25ct as well) - Stitches: Full cross stitches - Skill Level: Intermediate Designed for comfortable stitching Every page of this book has been designed for comfortable reading at the hoop. Charts are printed with high contrast symbols and clearly differentiated colour blocks, and all supporting text — including instructions, thread requirements and the pattern map — is set in a generous size throughout, so you can work on a complex, multi-page design with ease.