Red Rose Stained Glass Pattern
O, my love’s like a red, red rose,
That’s newly sprung in June
— Robert Burns, A Red, Red Rose
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The rose is a traditional favorite in the garden and has also become a favorite subject for works of art and stained glass is no exception.
There are 100 to 150 species of rose, with thousands of hybrids and cultivars.
The rose is the national flower of England and the United States. It is the state flower of four US states: Iowa, North Dakota, Georgia, and New York. Portland, Oregon is known as the “City of Roses” and holds an annual Rose Festival. It is also the provincial flower of Yorkshire (white rose) and Lancashire (red rose) in England, and of Alberta in Canada.
In recognition of the favorite flower for the month of June here is a rose stained glass pattern, displayed in shades of red. It is available in black & white jpg, color jpg, and Glass Eye 2000 format. Consider purchasing an oak frame, then size the pattern to fit the frame. This will add a professional and beautifully finished look to your work of art.
Roses are also the basis of design for the Gothic rose window. For a beautiful example of a rose window see the photos accompanying my May 27, 2007 post on the Cathedral of St. John, in Spokane, WA.
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on July 25th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Very well-balance rose pattern! It looks as delicate as a rose, or a panel for that matter actually is. I already have some rose patterns I have designed myself, but if I didn’t, I would consider giving yours a shot for fun! If you have the time, check out my stained glass gallery.