Regular and Large print chart included
Pattern Keeper compatible
Hana-Saka-Jiji by Warwick Goble is a charming and poetic illustration inspired by the beloved Japanese folktale of the same name, often translated as The Old Man Who Made the Trees Blossom. Created for Green Willow and Other Japanese Fairy Tales in 1910, the artwork captures a peaceful springtime moment as an elderly man sits high in a blossoming cherry tree while onlookers below watch in wonder. Delicate pink blossoms drift through the air, filling the scene with quiet magic and renewal.
British illustrator Warwick Goble was renowned for his elegant fairy tale illustrations and his fascination with Japanese art and storytelling traditions. In Hana-Saka-Jiji, Goble combines graceful linework, soft muted tones, and refined decorative detail to create a composition filled with serenity and whimsy. The twisting tree trunk, floating cherry blossoms, and simplified landscape reflect the influence of Japanese woodblock prints and early 20th-century storybook illustration, while the restrained palette gives the artwork a timeless, meditative beauty.
This museum-quality full-coverage cross-stitch pattern beautifully recreates the delicate blossoms, flowing organic lines, and tranquil atmosphere of the original illustration. The soft pinks, warm neutrals, and elegant details create a peaceful and rewarding stitching experience that results in a graceful finished piece perfect for spring décor and lovers of Japanese-inspired art.
Perfect for admirers of fairy tales, cherry blossoms, Japanese folklore, and vintage illustration, this artistic cross-stitch design brings storybook charm and quiet beauty into your stitching collection.
This chart is available in two formats - regular and large print. Once you make your purchase you will have access to both.
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Design Size:
212w x 296h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 16.57 x 23.14 inches - 421mm x 588mm
18 count: 12.89 x 18.00 inches - 327mm x 457mm
20 count: 11.60 x 16.20 inches - 295mm x 411mm
22 count: 10.55 x 14.73 inches - 268mm x 374mm
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 56 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
