Two purple lilies take center stage in a lush garden bouquet, surrounded by a coral rose in full bloom, sprigs of lavender, tiny blue forget-me-nots, and small coral blossoms. It’s a rich, romantic design worked in DMC thread across a 200 × 200 stitch grid.
The background is left unstitched around the flowers, so the finished piece has a clean, botanical-illustration look once it’s framed or hooped. Below you’ll find the pattern facts, materials list, color key, and all four pattern file downloads.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Fabric: Aida, 14–28 count
Stitch Count: 200 × 200 stitches
Finished Size: from 7.1″ × 7.1″ (28 ct) up to 14.3″ × 14.3″ (14 ct) — see the full size table in the FAQ
Colors: 11 DMC thread colors
Estimated Time: roughly 28–42 hours, varying by skill level and stitching pace
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Materials & Supplies
- This pattern download — the Color Chart, Black & White Chart, a One Page Pattern version, and a Pattern Keeper app file are all included
- Aida fabric, 14 to 28 count. Recommended colors: White, Antique White, Cream, Ivory, Light Lavender, Soft Lilac, Pale Blue, or Natural Linen-Look Aida
- DMC brand embroidery floss — this pattern calls for 11 colors, so it’s a fairly light floss list despite the busy bouquet
- Tapestry needle, size 24–26
- Embroidery scissors
- Hoop or Q-snap frame — this design is a good midsize project, so either works well
- Use 2 strands of thread for all cross stitching
Tips for This Pattern
Before you start stitching
- With only 11 colors, this pattern is a light, manageable floss list — a small floss box or a few bobbins is all you need to stay organized, even with all the flowers packed into the design.
- Work one flower cluster at a time — start with a lily, then the rose, then the smaller lavender and forget-me-not sprigs, rather than jumping between all the blooms at once.
- The lily petals rely on two closely related lavender shades — good, consistent light makes those much easier to tell apart.
- Since the background is left unstitched, keep your tension even along the petal and leaf edges so the bouquet stays crisp against the bare fabric.
Color & Symbol Guide
Download the Pattern
Color Chart Pattern
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Watch Ad to Unlock DownloadOne Page Pattern
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What brand of thread does this pattern use?
This pattern is charted for DMC brand thread. The color key lists all 11 DMC numbers used, along with the name and stitch count for each.
What fabric size should I use?
Finished size depends on the Aida count you choose:
| Aida Count | Finished Size |
|---|---|
| 14 ct | 14.3″ × 14.3″ / 36.3 × 36.3 cm |
| 16 ct | 12.5″ × 12.5″ / 31.8 × 31.8 cm |
| 18 ct | 11.1″ × 11.1″ / 28.2 × 28.2 cm |
| 20 ct | 10.0″ × 10.0″ / 25.4 × 25.4 cm |
| 22 ct | 9.1″ × 9.1″ / 23.1 × 23.1 cm |
| 25 ct | 8.0″ × 8.0″ / 20.3 × 20.3 cm |
| 28 ct | 7.1″ × 7.1″ / 18.1 × 18.1 cm |
Is this a full coverage design?
No — the background is left unstitched around the bouquet, so the fabric itself shows through. This gives the finished piece a clean, botanical-illustration look rather than a filled-in scene.
How long does this pattern take to complete?
Plan on roughly 28–42 hours in total. With several flower types packed into one design, this one takes a bit more time to manage than a simpler single-flower pattern, even with a fairly short color list.
What’s included in the download?
Four files: the full-color chart, a black & white chart you can print and mark up by hand, a condensed one-page version of the pattern, and a file formatted for the Pattern Keeper app if you prefer to stitch from your phone or tablet.
Conclusion
This lily and rose bouquet is a rich, rewarding stitch — the mix of purple lilies, a coral rose, and delicate lavender and forget-me-not sprigs makes it a lovely centerpiece for any wall, without an overly long color list to manage.
Grab all four pattern files below, sort your floss, and settle in. We’d love to see your progress if you share it!
