{"product_id":"scrappy-americana-flag-cross-stitch-pattern-by-lori-holt-for-its-sew-emma","title":"Scrappy Americana Flag Cross Stitch Pattern by Lori Holt for It's Sew Emma","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn American flag rendered the scrappy way, its stripes and star field pieced from a mix of small mottled motifs rather than solid bands, so the finished flag carries the soft, textured look of an antique quilt. The palette is muted and aged: faded barn red, warm cream, and denim blue. Below the flag, a line of stitched lettering reads 1776, AMERICA, 2026, marking the country's 250th year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Pattern Includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the printed paper pattern only. Fabric, floss, hoop, needle, and notions are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is printed in full color on a large 11\" x 17\" cardstock sheet and includes complete charted instructions, diagrams, and a supply list of DMC floss colors with skein counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitch Count and Finished Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStitch count: 126w x 98h. Designed for 14-count Aida.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 Count Aida: 9\" x 7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 Count Lugana: 10.125\" x 7.875\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 Count Linen: 7.875\" x 6.125\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 Count Linen: 7\" x 5.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 Count Linen: 6.375\" x 5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 14-count finished size of 9\" x 7\" is the design's intended scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloss Colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEight DMC colors: DMC 3777, DMC 22 (2 skeins), DMC 356, DMC 3782, DMC 3033 (2 skeins), DMC 712, DMC 930 (2 skeins), and DMC 931.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the pattern, plan for 14 count Aida (the intended count) or one of the linen counts above, the eight DMC colors, a tapestry needle, an embroidery hoop or scroll frame, and good scissors. A small frame suits the finished piece well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitchers marking America's 250th anniversary in 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfident beginners, or anyone wanting a shorter, lower-color-count project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of a muted, primitive, vintage palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quick patriotic gift with a commemorative date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the most approachable of Lori Holt's recent cross stitch designs: just eight DMC colors, full cross stitch, and a compact 126 by 98 chart that finishes at a tidy 9 by 7 inches on 14-count Aida. It comes together quickly without feeling slight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe appeal is the texture. Instead of solid bands, the stripes and star field are stitched from a scrappy mix of small motifs, which gives the finished flag the soft, pieced look of an antique quilt rather than a flat graphic, and the muted red, cream, and blue reinforce that aged feel. With 1776 and 2026 stitched into the design, it doubles as a keepsake of the country's 250th year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e It's Sew Emma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem #:\u003c\/strong\u003e ISE-4112\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e It's Sew Emma (Fat Quarter Shop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross Stitch Pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confident Beginner. 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