Bring quiet elegance to a blouse, linen tote or dressing gown with this single rose head in a realistic floral style. The bloom is worked in red and dark red, with layered petals that give it real depth rather than a flat, graphic look. Sage and olive green leaves frame the flower neatly, making it a good choice for stitchers who want one refined botanical motif instead of a busy bouquet.
Because the design is open and lightly stitched, it suits fabrics where you want the material to keep its own drape, such as cotton lawn, linen, chambray or a smooth sweatshirt knit. It works especially well as a lone statement on a shirt pocket area, the corner of a table runner, a pillow front or the back of a denim jacket. With just four thread colours, it keeps the palette natural and restrained while still giving the rose a rich, lifelike finish.
