Lilac Verses – A Dreamy Cross-Stitch Design 

Escape into a world of serenity with Lilac Verses, a breathtaking cross-stitch design that captures the beauty of a quiet reading moment beneath blooming lilacs. This enchanting piece features a graceful lady in a flowing lavender gown, deeply immersed in the pages of her book as she sits on an elegant garden bench. Her cascading dark locks are adorned with delicate lilac blossoms, complementing the lush floral surroundings that exude a sense of romance and tranquility.

Perfect for lovers of literature and nature, Lilac Verses blends soft pastel tones with intricate detailing, making it a stunning addition to any stitcher's collection. Whether as a heartfelt gift or a treasured work of art for your own space, this design radiates timeless elegance and peaceful charm.

This design is sold as a digital PDF (both color and black and white) chart, delivered directly to your email within 24–48 hours of purchase. Each chart is personalized for each customer, featuring a watermark with your name to protect against copyright infringement. Thank you for supporting original designs!  

Finished Size: 18.1” x 18.1” or 46 x 46 cm on 32 or 16 count Aida or linen

Finished Size: 20.7” x 20.7” or 53 x 53 cm on 28 or 14 count Aida or linen

Finished Size: 16.1” x 16.1” or 41 x 41 cm  on 18 count Aida

Stitched Area: 291 x 291

Please add 2-4 extra inches on each side for framing to the finished size.

Materials used:

DMC 47 colours:

D07 (Driftwood) - Stitches: 19 - Skeins: 1
D09 (Cocoa VY DK) - Stitches: 4,087 - Skeins: 2
D20 (Shrimp) - Stitches: 30 - Skeins: 1
D35 (Fuchsia VY DK) - Stitches: 922 - Skeins: 1
D156 (Blue Violet MD LT) - Stitches: 123 - Skeins: 1
D162 (Blue UL VY LT) - Stitches: 111 - Skeins: 1
D208 (Lavender VY DK) - Stitches: 3,854 - Skeins: 2
D209 (Lavender DK) - Stitches: 6,345 - Skeins: 3
D210 (Lavender MD) - Stitches: 10,596 - Skeins: 5
D211 (Lavender LT) - Stitches: 715 - Skeins: 1
D350 (Coral MD) - Stitches: 17 - Skeins: 1
D351 (Coral) - Stitches: 6 - Skeins: 1
D352 (Coral LT) - Stitches: 5 - Skeins: 1
D433 (Brown MD) - Stitches: 3,026 - Skeins: 2
D435 (Brown VY LT) - Stitches: 1,166 - Skeins: 1
D469 (Avocado Green) - Stitches: 950 - Skeins: 1
D471 (Avocado Green VY LT) - Stitches: 472 - Skeins: 1
D550 (Violet VY DK) - Stitches: 3,883 - Skeins: 2
D552 (Violet MD) - Stitches: 465 - Skeins: 1
D632 (Desert Sand UL VY DK) - Stitches: 480 - Skeins: 1
D644 (Beige Gray MD) - Stitches: 179 - Skeins: 1
D738 (Tan VY LT) - Stitches: 658 - Skeins: 1
D745 (Pale Yellow LT) - Stitches: 43 - Skeins: 1
D758 (Terra Cotta VY LT) - Stitches: 509 - Skeins: 1
D779 (Cocoa DK) - Stitches: 2,708 - Skeins: 2
D818 (Baby Pink) - Stitches: 4,460 - Skeins: 2
D819 (Baby Pink LT) - Stitches: 360 - Skeins: 1
D822 (Beige Gray LT) - Stitches: 85 - Skeins: 1
D839 (Beige Brown DK) - Stitches: 262 - Skeins: 1
D841 (Beige Brown LT) - Stitches: 89 - Skeins: 1
D934 (Black Avocado Green) - Stitches: 911 - Skeins: 1
D935 (Avocado Green DK) - Stitches: 1,179 - Skeins: 1
D937 (Avocado Green MD) - Stitches: 720 - Skeins: 1
D938 (Coffee Brown UL DK) - Stitches: 1,663 - Skeins: 1
D948 (Peach VY LT) - Stitches: 947 - Skeins: 1
D967 (Apricot VY LT) - Stitches: 707 - Skeins: 1
D3031 (Mocha Brown VY DK) - Stitches: 312 - Skeins: 1
D3033 (Mocha Brown VY LT) - Stitches: 205 - Skeins: 1
D3047 (Yellow Beige LT) - Stitches: 278 - Skeins: 1
D3756 (Baby Blue UL VY LT) - Stitches: 60 - Skeins: 1
D3771 (Terra Cotta UL VY LT) - Stitches: 708 - Skeins: 1
D3790 (Beige Gray UL DK) - Stitches: 662 - Skeins: 1
D3835 (Grape MD) - Stitches: 4,994 - Skeins: 3
D3836 (Grape LT) - Stitches: 12,376 - Skeins: 6
D3860 (Cocoa) - Stitches: 1,576 - Skeins: 1
D3861 (Cocoa LT) - Stitches: 406 - Skeins: 1
D3865 (Winter White) - Stitches: 1,625 - Skeins: 1

Kreinik #4 Very Fine Braid 2 colours

KB05HL (Black High Lustre) - Stitches: 1,915 - Skeins: 1
KB24 (Fuchsia) - Stitches: 3,988 - Skeins: 2

Mill Hill Beads: 1 pack

MH479 (White) - Beads: 82