Sunflowers Cross Stitch Pattern

© Pamela Kellogg Design

Unleash your creativity with this beautiful "Sunflowers" cross stitch pattern designed by Pamela Kellogg! This charming needlework chart features vibrant sunflowers and delicate butterfly wings, enhanced with shimmering metallic blending filament for a truly captivating design that glistens like early autumn sun.

Whether you're an experienced cross-stitcher or looking for your next rewarding project, this "Average" skill level pattern is perfect for adding a touch of nature's beauty to your home decor or gifting to a fellow craft enthusiast.

Pattern Details & Materials:

• Design Name: Sunflowers
• Designer: Pamela Kellogg
• Skill Level: Average
• Stitch Count: 56 stitches wide x 76 stitches high
• Recommended Fabric: Forget-me-not blue 14-count linen (12 x 13½ inches)
  • Original piece stitched on Wichelt linen using DMC floss and Kreinik blending filament.

Approximate Finished Design Sizes:

• 11-count: 5" x 7"
• 14-count: 4" x 5⅜"
• 16-count: 3½" x 4¾"
• 18-count: 3" x 4¼"
• 22-count: 2½" x 3½"

Comprehensive Cross Stitch Instructions:

1. Centering: Begin by centering and stitching the main design.
2. Cross-Stitch: Use three strands of floss, or two strands of floss combined with one strand of blending filament, for all cross stitches.
3. Backstitch: Employ a single strand of floss for all backstitching details.
4. French Knot: For French Knots, use one strand of floss and wrap the needle twice for perfect formation.

DMC & Anchor Floss Color Key for Sunflowers Cross Stitch:

This detailed cross stitch chart provides precise Anchor and DMC floss numbers, ensuring you achieve the exact color palette intended by the designer.

Cross-Stitch (3 Strands Recommended):

ANCHOR	DMC	COLORS
120	157	Very Light Cornflower Blue
403	310	Black
400	317	Pewter Gray
401	413	Dark Pewter Gray
402	414	Medium Brown
398	434	Light Brown
1045	435	Very Light Brown
1046	436	Tan
382	437	Light Tan
329	720	Dark Orange Spice
334	721	Medium Orange Spice
375	746	Off White
259	772	Very Light Yellow Green
307	781	Medium Topaz
191	782	Dark Cornflower Blue
176	793	Medium Cornflower Blue
175	794	Light Cornflower Blue
399	801	Dark Coffee Brown
1044	895	Very Dark Hunter Green
385	897	Very Dark Coffee Brown
340	919	Red Copper
1004	920	Medium Copper
381	936	Ultra Dark Green Brown
392	3078	Very Light Golden Yellow
268	3345	Dark Hunter Green
262	3346	Hunter Green
261	3347	Medium Yellow Green
236	3348	Light Yellow Green
234	3790	Very Dark Pewter Gray
238	3807	Cornflower Blue
306	3820	Dark Straw
305	3821	Straw
295	3822	Light Straw
275	3823	Ultra Pale Yellow
1002	3828	Medium Autumn Gold
1001	3856	Light Autumn Gold

Kreinik Blended Cross-Stitch (Floss + Blending Filament):

ANCHOR	DMC	COLORS
120	157	Very Light Cornflower Blue (2 strands) with 093 Star Mauve BF (1 strand)
941	792	Dark Cornflower Blue (2 strands) with 093 Star Mauve BF (1 strand)
176	793	Medium Cornflower Blue (2 strands) with 093 Star Mauve BF (1 strand)
175	794	Light Cornflower Blue (2 strands) with 093 Star Mauve BF (1 strand)
118	3807	Cornflower Blue (2 strands) with 093 Star Mauve BF (1 strand)
1502	3854	Medium Brown (2 strands) with 094 Dark/Light Medium Orange Spice (1 strand) and 093 Star Mauve BF (1 strand)

Backstitch (1 Strand):

ANCHOR	DMC	COLORS
120	157	Very Light Cornflower Blue
403	310	Black
308	782	Dark Topaz
1044	895	Very Dark Hunter Green
340	919	Dark Red Copper

French Knot (1 Strand):

ANCHOR	DMC	COLORS
403	310	Black
711	746	Off White