Hibiscus - Framed Woven Cross Stitch
Hibiscus 🌺 — Framed Woven Cross Stitch
This world is full of vibrancy, moments that catch us by surprise, and contradictions that delight our souls. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is like any bustling capital city — noisy traffic, congested streets + sidewalks, and lots+lots of commotion. And over the last thirteen years of traveling to Addis, not only has the city grown, but I have also witnessed their concerted effort to beautify it with trees, green spaces and parks. One of the main roads downtown is lined with gorgeous hibiscus plants. So, for the reimagined #photostofibers collection, I drew inspiration from this photo I took of the hibiscus flowers outside our home away from home in Addis.
I set out to create a vibrant cross-stitch weave of those beautiful flowers that at first sight may seem out of place for a bustling city-center, but quickly have become that warm welcoming sign of being in Addis Ababa — and with a name that translates to “New Flower”, hibiscus-lined streets are actually pretty perfect. I turned my original photo into a digital pattern that I could cross stitch in a “pop art style.”
My original photos will also be available for purchase. If you would like to purchase the print of the Hibiscus, it is available here.
Size: 11”W x 14”H x 1”D
Color: Coral, Fuchsia, Peony, Snapdragon, Hot Pink, Aloe, Fern, Eucalyptus, Ocean, Aqua, + Teal, Framed in a Grey Wooden Shadow Box
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