Heirloom Floral Fan
An elegant hand fan hoop with a warm brown ribbed frame, rich red and blush roses, a white daisy, pink berry clusters, olive foliage, and delicate gold-toned scrollwork on natural linen.
Preview
The visible design is centered in a round hoop on pale natural fabric. A fan-shaped framework fills the lower half of the composition, stitched with warm brown ribs, a curved lower guard, and a darker outer edge. The upper fan is filled with layered garden elements: large red roses, a soft pink rose, a white daisy, small white flowers, pink berry clusters, and textured green leaves.
The design reads as ornate but balanced. The fan ribs and outer outline give it structure, while the raised floral clusters provide the main dimension. Fine beige and olive scroll lines sit behind the flowers, adding a lace-like vintage fan feeling without overpowering the bold roses.
Likely DMC Color Palette
These suggested DMC shades are close visual matches for the fan ribs, roses, daisy, berries, foliage, and decorative scrollwork visible in the preview. Use them as practical substitutes if recreating the look from the image.
| DMC | Approx. Hex | Official-style Thread Name | Est. Coverage | Where It Appears |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 801 | #5F2D1A | Coffee Brown Dark | 18% | Main fan ribs, lower guard, outer fan outline, and the darker stitched band along the right fan edge. |
| 815 | #870C1B | Garnet Medium | 12% | Deep red roses, including the left rose, central red blossom, and smaller red rose on the upper right. |
| 776 | #F3A7B4 | Pink Medium | 10% | Large blush rose in the center, small pink rosebuds, and soft petal highlights in the pink floral areas. |
| 3328 | #C46A78 | Salmon Dark | 8% | Pink berry clusters and deeper shadow lines in the blush rose and small pink blossoms. |
| 3865 | #F7F3E8 | Winter White | 12% | Large daisy petals and the small white flowers scattered across the fan surface. |
| 728 | #E3B23C | Topaz | 6% | Daisy center, small golden flower knots, and warm yellow accents tucked between the leaves. |
| 937 | #4E6F3F | Avocado Green Medium | 12% | Main green leaves behind the roses and daisy, especially the larger satin-filled leaf shapes. |
| 3051 | #6C7450 | Green Gray Dark | 8% | Muted olive leaves at the top and right side, plus darker veins in the botanical clusters. |
| 3011 | #898A4F | Khaki Green Dark | 6% | Olive sprigs, upright fern-like leaves above the center, and small background foliage details. |
| 422 | #B78A4A | Hazelnut Brown Light | 5% | Fine decorative scrollwork, pale fan panel lines, and warm beige tendrils behind the flowers. |
| 3862 | #A47C66 | Mocha Beige Dark | 3% | Subtle shadows on the fan outline, small twig-like stems, and darker beige line accents. |
Stitching Suggestions
Fan ribs and lower guard
Use stem stitch, split stitch, or tightly worked backstitch for the long brown ribs. Stitch from the lower pivot outward so the spacing stays even across the fan shape.
Red roses
Woven wheel roses or padded satin spirals suit the rounded red blossoms. Keep the center tight, then loosen the outer wraps slightly for a raised petal effect.
Blush pink rose
Use long-and-short stitch or layered satin stitch to show petal direction. Add the deeper pink shade sparingly in the folds so the center rose remains soft rather than heavy.
White daisy and small flowers
Satin stitch, lazy daisy stitch, or detached chain works well for the petals. French knots in yellow make the daisy center and small golden flower dots look nicely raised.
Leaves and berry clusters
Use fishbone stitch for the larger leaves and small satin stitches for narrow leaflets. Make the pink berry clusters with French knots or colonial knots grouped closely together.
Delicate scrollwork
Work the beige curls and vine lines with one or two strands in stem stitch or backstitch. Keep this layer light so it feels like background lace behind the bolder flowers.
Where to Start
- Begin by stitching the main fan outline, lower guard, and rib placement so the structure stays symmetrical.
- Add the large leaves next, especially those tucked behind the roses, to create a base for the floral cluster.
- Work the largest blossoms: the left red rose, center pink rose, central red flower, and white daisy.
- Fill in smaller rosebuds, berry clusters, tiny white flowers, and yellow knots after the focal flowers are secure.
- Finish with the fine beige scrollwork and any small vine details, adjusting thread count so those lines remain delicate.
Helpful Notes
- Keep the fan ribs smooth and evenly spaced; they are the framework that makes the design read as a fan.
- Use fewer strands for scrollwork than for the roses so the background decoration does not compete with the flowers.
- If the red roses feel too dark, add a few tiny highlights with a pink-red shade on the outer petal ridges.
- For the daisy, stitch petals from the center outward to keep the flower rounded and bright.
- Because the design has many raised details, complete knot clusters near the end to avoid catching them while working nearby stitches.
Encouraging Finish
This design has the charm of a vintage keepsake: a structured fan, romantic roses, soft linen, and fine botanical details. Take it one layer at a time, from fan framework to foliage to dimensional flowers. Even with slightly different reds, pinks, or greens, the piece will still feel graceful and full as long as the fan ribs stay clean and the floral cluster remains lush.
