Pulled this border together for people who want a rose grouping that actually has some visual depth instead of three identical blooms. Centre rose is the big one, a full peony-style spiral done in layered cream and blush pink with slightly darker shading at the petal edges so it reads as a real rolled flower. The two side roses are smaller, a deeper red, and done with lighter coverage so they feel like they recede behind the centrepiece. Green stems curve outward in both directions with slim pointed leaves branching off the sides.
The centre bloom uses dense tatami fill on the outer petals and a directional satin spiral for the inner rolled layers. Its 5 colours total: cream base, blush mid-tone, petal edge pink for the centre, then two different reds for the flanking roses, and that vivid green for all the foliage. Density is 768 density which means puts this firmly in the high-coverage category, so use a tearaway or medium-weight cutaway depending on your base fabric, dont scrimp on the stabiliser here or the petals will drag.
Nine sizes from 2.16 by 3.5 inches up to 4.64 by 7.5. At the largest size theres 26,729 stitches which is a good long run so pick a sharp 75/11 needle and thread up slowly. A customer last spring ordered this for a set of 6 dining chair cushion covers, matching thread on cream linen, and she said it looked like something out of a French country farmhouse. Honestly I wasnt suprised, the contrast between the vivid green stems and the blush centre is the thing that makes it.
Best results on smooth woven cotton, linen, or a sturdy canvas where the dense fill can lay flat without buckling. Pair with a thin tearaway for stiff fabric. For lighter linen or cotton voile, go cutaway and float a water-soluble topping so the stems stitch true. Avoid anything with texture or nap, the detail in the petals disappears into pile.
Stitch on a white or cream ground and the red-and-cream contrast really pops. Try it on a sage green linen too, the vivid foliage blends into the background in a way that makes the roses seem to float. Add it to a natural canvas tote for a quick floral statement that doesnt read generic.
What people are using this design for
A starting point. The design works for plenty more than just this list, this is what folks have stitched it onto most.
- Dining chair cushion covers in cream linenStitch on cream linen cushion covers for dining chairs to get that French country look with the blush-and-red contrast reading beautifully against the natural ground
- Tote bag front panel floral statementPop the large size centred on a heavy cotton tote and the vivid green stems make it look like a proper botanical print, not a generic flower patch
- Tablecloth border or runner accentRun the design at the 4.64-inch width as a repeating border along a linen tablecloth hem, spacing each one every 8 inches for a coordinated table setting
- Wedding favour pouch or gift bagStitch the small size on organza or satin pouches for wedding favours, the blush centre matches most bridal colour palettes without looking matchy-matchy
- Linen napkin corner decorationPlace the smallest version on the corner of a linen napkin so the rose spray faces inward when the napkin is folded at the table
- Pillow cover centrepiece on a sofaCentre the large on a neutral sofa pillow in cream or sage and let the red flanking roses carry the colour accent for the room
- Apron bib or chest panel detailAdd to the bib panel of a linen apron as a permanent gift or personalisation for a home cook who likes proper kitchen linen
- Framed embroidery hoop wall artHoop and frame the large version in a 10-inch natural wood frame as a standalone wall piece for a bedroom or hallway
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.16 × 3.50 in | 9,474 |
| 2.47 × 4.00 in | 11,245 |
| 2.78 × 4.50 in | 13,111 |
| 3.09 × 5.00 in | 15,079 |
| 3.40 × 5.50 in | 17,153 |
| 3.71 × 6.00 in | 19,321 |
| 4.02 × 6.50 in | 21,762 |
| 4.33 × 7.00 in | 24,185 |
| 4.64 × 7.50 in | 26,729 |
Files & Formats
Eight machine formats included in one zip. Whichever your machine reads, its in the pack.
Plus a color chart for thread matching. See full format guide.
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