Why Stitch A Cross Stitch Rose Pattern?
If you ask people to name their favourite flowers, it is likely that they will place roses high on their lists. Roses are very popular, and have been named the Queen of flowers, possibly because of their beauty -- creating a wide expanse of color in the garden, and valued for their heady fragrance too. There are thousands of varieties that differ in shape of blooms, size, fragrance and some even lack thorns. Roses are so popular you cannot go far wrong when stitching a cross stitch rose pattern.
One reason so many people are fascinated by roses is how they symbolize life's struggles and achievements. If you survive the thorns of life, you're rewarded with loveliness and contentment.
You'll find no shortage of possibilities if you are looking for a cross stitch rose pattern. You can stitch an arrangement of realistic roses or, if you like, a modern rendition by artists such as Rennie Mackintosh. The design you decide to stitch should suit the tastes of the recipient. But as you're considering your choices, don't forget the symbolic meaning of roses.
Aphrodite and Venus were two Greek goddesses of love. Roses were used to identify these lovely ladies. Another tradition involving roses comes from Italy. To tell others that a confidential meeting was taking places, roses were put on the room's door. This tradition produced the term 'sub rosa' because the meeting was taking place 'under the rose,' which in turn meant a secret was being kept.
Many centuries ago, Christians considered the five petals of the rose to symbolise the five wounds of Christ, and the red rose was used to symbolise the blood of Christian martyrs.
Cultures around the globe view roses symbolically. For instance, both England and the United States have the rose as the national flower. Some coats of arms have roses, and the red variety is considered to be a symbol of social democracy. Famously, the House of Lancaster and the House of York fought the War of the Roses in England. Roses of two different colors represented these two houses -- Lancaster was red, York was white.
When it comes to flowers, many people believe they have meanings. These meanings are the result not only of the type of flower by also the color and even the shape.
* Red roses depict love for most people. A red rosebud symbolizes something beautiful and pure. Moreover, if the red rose is devoid of thorns, it represents love discovered at first sight.
* Yellow roses are for friendship, new starts, and platonic love. If the tips of the yellow rose's petals are red, then the flower symbolizes falling in love. If you're in Germany or any other country that speaks predominately German, avoid yellow roses. They're thought to symbolize the green-eyed monster, jealousy, and infidelity.
* Pink roses are thought to denote appreciation and grace. If the pink is dark, then the giver is supposedly grateful. If, however, the petals are a light pink, then the message is one of sympathy and admiration.
* Peach or orange roses symbolize fascination with another and feelings of desire and passion.
* White roses are lovely depictions of innocence. Many brides utilize white rosebuds in their bouquets. For others, the white rose symbolizes starting a new life or possessing humility and reverence.
Finding the perfect cross stitch rose pattern sometimes is a little difficult. You may find a design you like, but the color of the roses may be all wrong. The solution to this dilemma is easy. Simply change the color of the roses.
Before you start, keep these hints in mind:
* If you substitute some colored threads from a kit, do use the same brand of threads to that which you are discarding. There are subtle but important differences between different brands and types of thread.
* Remember that you will not be just choosing one color, because the design will probably not contain a solid block of color. You may need to buy several different colored threads. For example, a red rose may contain about four different types of red thread. This makes the rose appear more three dimensional.
* Craft shops can be a huge help when you're deciding what threads you'll need. You'll be able to test the threads by putting them next to each other. This way, you can guarantee that the finished flowers will look great. As you decide which colors to use, don't forget about the other colors in your cross stitch rose pattern. You'll want to consider the material and any other stitching that will appear in the pattern.
If you consider the information above, you will be assured of choosing a great project -- and much appreciated gift for that special someone.
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