Twelve small patriotic scenes make up this set, each charted to finish as a round ornament about 2-1/4 inches across. The designs run through summer and Fourth of July icons: Uncle Sam's striped top hat, a waving flag, a flag-front barn lettered USA, a watermelon slice stitched with YUM, a frosted cupcake, a pair of flip flops, a gumball machine marked 10 cents, a sailboat, a shield, firework and pinwheel bursts, and a JULY 4TH banner. Everything is worked in true red, denim and navy blue, and soft cream on a pebble-tan ground, a classic Americana palette that reads vintage rather than bright.

What the Pattern Includes

This listing is for the printed paper pattern only. Fabric, floss, hoop, needle, and finishing materials are not included.

The pattern is printed in full color on durable 8.5" x 11" cardstock and includes charts for all twelve ornament designs, stitching instructions, a color key listing both Classic Colorworks and DMC floss numbers, and notes on how the model ornaments were finished.

Stitch Count and Finished Sizes

Each design has a stitch count of 28 wide by 28 high. Worked over two threads on 25-count Lugana, every ornament finishes at about 2-1/4" x 2-1/4". All twelve share the same count and finished size, so they read as a matched set.

Floss Colors

Six colors, charted for both Classic Colorworks and DMC, with skein counts for the full set of twelve:

• Red: Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red (3 skeins) or DMC 321 (2 skeins)
• Tan: Classic Colorworks Straw Hat or DMC 841
• Blue: Classic Colorworks Summer Sky (2 skeins) or DMC 312 (2 skeins)
• Navy: Classic Colorworks Mermaid's Fin or DMC 336
• Gray: Classic Colorworks Baking Tin or DMC 535
• White: Classic Colorworks Snowball (3 skeins) or DMC B5200 (2 skeins)

The model was stitched with two strands of Classic Colorworks.

What You'll Need

• Cloth: the model uses Pebble 25-count Lugana by Lori Holt for Zweigart (VC25-PEBBLE). One package stitches six pieces, since the cloth is cut about 3" larger on all sides than each finished ornament.
• Floss: Classic Colorworks or DMC in the six colors above.
• Finishing (suggested): the model ornaments use a tart tin and round sticky-board mount with a ribbon loop. Any round finishing method or simple backing works just as well.

Perfect For

• Stitchers who want small, quick makes rather than one long project
• Finishing as ornaments, jar toppers, or tiered-tray decor
• Summer, Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Fourth of July decorating
• A batch of handmade patriotic gifts

Why You'll Love This Pattern

There is something satisfying about a project that finishes in pieces. Each ornament is only 28 stitches square, so a single design comes together in an evening and the little stack grows fast, which makes this an easy set to carry through a busy summer or to split among friends for a group stitch. Because all twelve share one count, palette, and finished size, they hang together as a collection while each motif still stands on its own.

The finishing is half the fun. Mounted in a tart tin or on a round sticky board with a ribbon loop, these go from flat stitched circles to dimensional ornaments at home on a tree, a wreath, a gift, or a tiered tray, and the small scale keeps the counting easy.

Product Details

• Brand: It's Sew Emma
• Item #: ISE-4012
• Designer: It's Sew Emma
• Publisher: It's Sew Emma (Fat Quarter Shop)
• Category: Cross Stitch Pattern
• Skill Level: Confident Beginner. Small designs, a short six-color palette, and full cross stitch on an even count.
• Stitch Count: 28w x 28h per design
• Stitches: Full cross stitches only
• Finished Sizes: About 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" per design (twelve designs) on 25-count Lugana over two threads
• Recommended Fabric: 25-count Lugana (model uses Pebble by Lori Holt for Zweigart, VC25-PEBBLE)
• Floss: Classic Colorworks or DMC (six colors)
• Format: Printed Pattern
• Made in the United States