Wild Flowers of Ceres, South Africa Cross Stitch Pattern – Marianne North
Pattern Details:
- PatternKeeper Compatible
- Five finished sizes to choose from
- Regular and large print charts included
- Detailed instructions and floss amount conversion chart included
- Full stitches only - no half or quarters stitches, no backstitching
Celebrate the vibrant beauty of South Africa’s flora with Wild Flowers of Ceres, South Africa Cross Stitch Pattern by Marianne North. Painted in 1882 during her travels through the Cape region, this exquisite composition showcases a profusion of native wildflowers blooming against the rugged landscape of the Ceres district. From delicate blossoms to vivid bursts of color, North captures both the variety and vitality of this extraordinary ecosystem.
Marianne North (1830–1890) was a pioneering Victorian botanical artist and explorer whose extensive journeys took her across six continents. Unlike most artists of her time, she painted plants in their natural environments rather than as isolated specimens. Wild Flowers of Ceres, South Africa, now part of the Marianne North Gallery at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, exemplifies her remarkable ability to blend scientific observation with artistic vision.
This full-coverage, fine art cross-stitch pattern includes regular and large-print charts, five finished size options, step-by-step instructions, and a floss amount conversion chart for easy preparation. Perfect for advanced stitchers and admirers of botanical art, this design celebrates the brilliance of nature and the adventurous spirit of one of history’s most extraordinary women artists.
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Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Finished Design Sizes:
X-Small Pattern:
198w x 288h stitches
14 count: 14.14 x 20.57 inches - 359mm x 523mm
18 count: 11.00 x 16.00 inches - 279mm x 406mm
20 count: 9.90 x 14.40 inches - 251mm x 366mm
22 count: 9.00 x 13.09 inches - 229mm x 333mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 79 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Small Pattern:
223w x 324h stitches
14 count: 15.93 x 23.14 inches - 405mm x 588mm
18 count: 12.39 x 18.00 inches - 315mm x 457mm
20 count: 11.15 x 16.20 inches - 283mm x 411mm
22 count: 10.14 x 14.73 inches - 257mm x 374mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 99 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Medium Pattern:
248w x 360h stitches
14 count: 17.71 x 25.71 inches - 450mm x 653mm
18 count: 13.78 x 20.00 inches - 350mm x 508mm
20 count: 12.40 x 18.00 inches - 315mm x 457mm
22 count: 11.27 x 16.36 inches - 286mm x 416mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 99 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Large Pattern:
297w x 432h stitches
14 count: 21.21 x 30.86 inches - 539mm x 784mm
18 count: 16.50 x 24.00 inches - 419mm x 610mm
20 count: 14.85 x 21.60 inches - 377mm x 549mm
22 count: 13.50 x 19.64 inches - 343mm x 499mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 99 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
X-Large Pattern:
322w x 468h stitches
14 count: 23.00 x 33.43 inches - 584mm x 849mm
18 count: 17.89 x 26.00 inches - 454mm x 660mm
20 count: 16.10 x 23.40 inches - 409mm x 594mm
22 count: 14.64 x 21.27 inches - 372mm x 540mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 100 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
