Cross Stitch Red Rose

About this design

This cross stitch red rose embroidery design features a single open rose in bright, layered reds worked entirely in x-shaped cross stitches, with a delicate lilac and pink center and a leafy green stem angling down to one side. The bloom's petals build from scarlet to deep crimson with cream highlights that give it dimension, while the fresh grass-green stem and serrated leaves ground the motif against an open cream background for a clean, classic look reminiscent of vintage sampler and heirloom needlework. Its compact, self-contained shape makes it a versatile single-hoop motif that suits everything from small accents to focal decoration. Try it on decorative pillows and cushion covers, tote bags and market bags, guest and hand towels, tea towels, aprons, table runners, placemats and napkins, quilt blocks and panels, denim jackets and shirt pockets, sewing and project bags, and framed hoop art. It also makes a heartfelt handmade gift for flower lovers, gardeners and needlework fans, well suited to Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, housewarmings and teacher or thank-you gifts. Compatible with popular embroidery machine formats including DST, PES, EXP, JEF, VP3, HUS, XXX, PEC, and more.