Still A Rose 1998

Rhythm and blues. Better known as R&B. A genre of music that’s hard to define in words. You just know it when you hear it. Generally speaking, it encompasses a style that combines elements of pop, gospel, blues, and jazz. Birthed in the postwar 1940s, it’s continuously evolved and produced countless hits. And one fact is without question: the origins of R&B are very, very Black, emerging from the imaginations of musically-talented African Americans trying to express themselves.

What better way to interpret the passion and energy of R&B than via red samplers! Still a Rose 1998 is the first pattern in a new series called The Red Chords Collection, which will spotlight some of my favorite R&B songs - the hits, the deep cuts, the collabs, the remixes, and more. And what better time to start than in Black Music Month.

The pattern features the initials of Aretha Franklin & Lauryn Hill - the two queens who collaborated to create the song - surrounded by an abundance of different rose motifs. It’s a relatively small stitch that can be worked with any two reds you choose, or just one if you’d like to keep it monotone.

Happy stitching!

Skill Level: Easy

Stitch Count: 95w x 54h

Finished Size:
14 ct (28 ct over two) = 6.8 x 3.9 inches (17.3 x 9.9 cm)
16 ct (32 ct over two) = 5.9 x 3.375 inches (15 x 9.5 cm)
18 ct (36 ct over two) = 5.3 x 3 inches (13.5 x 7.6 cm)
20 ct (40 ct over two) = 4.75 x 2.7 inches (12.1 x 6.9 cm)

Stitch Total: 1141

Stitch Types: full cross stitch

Amount of Colors: 2

Model stitched 2 pulled strands over 1 fabric threads on 17 count Latte aida by Fiber on a Whim.