A counted cross stitch depicting the Sturt's Desert Pea flower.
Kit includes Zweigart Aida in your selected thread count, DMC stranded cotton, needle, chart, and instructions.
Order the chart only OR with a fabric and thread bundle in your chosen thread count.
Stitches in the design: 55 x 79
Design Sizes:
14ct 9.98 x 14.33cm
16ct 8.73 x 12.54cm
18ct 7.76 x 11.15cm
Canvas sizes:
14ct 9.98 x 16.15cm
16ct 8.74 x 14.12cm
18ct 7.77 x 12.55cm
Fabric is supplied with allowance for 7.5cm (3 inch) of extra fabric on all sides for finishing and framing.
Designed by Mary Elizabeth Designs for Caronie.
Sturt's Desert Pea, Swainsona formosa, is a member of the pea family. It is a desert plant and native to the arid areas of Australia. It grows in red sandy or loamy soils in mulga woodland, near creek lines and on stony hills, and open plains. It usually grows in prostrate form spreading across the ground.
The State of South Australia has Sturt's Desert Pea as it's official floral emblem.
This plant is named for Charles Sturt whoc was a British officer who explored inland parts of Australia.
