This fine art counted cross stitch pattern entitled Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May designed from a painting by Thomas Edwin Mostyn shows a group of ethereal young women in flowing, classical gowns wandering through a lush, sun-dappled garden overflowing with blooming roses. In creating this piece, Mostyn wanted to emphasize the fleeting nature of youth and beauty, drawing inspiration from Robert Herrick’s famous poem to create a scene of romantic, dreamlike abundance. The visual palette is a magnificent tapestry of jewel-toned satins—royal blues, sunset oranges, and deep violets—set against a vibrant landscape of emerald leaves and delicate pink floral clusters. This pattern is for lovers of Edwardian Romanticism and Pre-Raphaelite style who appreciate large-scale figurative compositions and the masterful way early 20th-century artists used light to create a sense of poetic mystery. The scene captures the glow of a midsummer afternoon, where the world is at its most beautiful, and the air is thick with the scent of flowers. Only full cross stitches are used in our patterns. No blended colors are used. Instead, we use a variety of solid colors to achieve a more realistic effect.
Artist: Thomas Edwin Mostyn
Stitch Count: 432w x 261h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 30-3/4w X 18-5/8h in |
| 16 Count, 27w X 16-1/4h in |
| 18 Count, 24w X 14-1/2h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 19-5/8w X 11-3/4h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 156
What you will receive!!! Our patterns arrive with a color visual photo of finished design, wash and care instructions, handy tips for working the pattern, instruction sheet detailing color of fabric, sizes, a complete color listing including number of skeins to purchase. The pages are safely enclosed in a clear, reclosable polybag.
