Coastal Tranquility

Title: Coastal Tranquility Cross Stitch Pattern - Serene Waterfront Scene with Boathouse and Reflections Description: Immerse yourself in the calming beauty of coastal life with this cross-stitch pattern of a weathered boathouse reflected in still waters. The gentle blue hues and tranquil setting evoke a sense of peace and solitude, perfect for creating a serene artwork for your home. This pattern captures the quiet charm of the waterfront, making it a lovely project for those who appreciate coastal or nautical themes. Pattern Details: Design Area: Approximately 200 x 200 Stitches Fabric: 14 Count Aida - 14.25in x 14.25in Stitched Image Size Stitches: Full cross stitches, no backstitching or half stitches Colors Required: 29 Colors: A soothing palette of blues, grays, and earthy browns, capturing the quiet beauty of the waterfront and the weathered textures of the boathouse. What's Included: PDF Full-color chart with DMC color codes PDF Black and white chart with DMC color codes PDF File for upload to Pattern Keeper Color SVG Patterns B&W SVG Patterns Why You'll Love This Pattern: This pattern offers a relaxing stitching experience with a stunning result, ideal for coastal decor enthusiasts. It's a wonderful project for unwinding while bringing a peaceful scene to life. Skill Level: Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced stitchers. Instant Download: Pattern will be available for instant download upon purchase. SOME COMMON CROSS STITCH TERMINOLOGY Aida – the most popular fabric to use for cross stitch with brands including DMC, Zweigart and Charles Craft. Threads are woven evenly to form squares and the most popular counts are 14 and 16 (see Count below) Back Stitch – a method of stitching to outline a cross stitch piece, usually in a dark colour. Beads – can be stitched onto a project to add depth, colour and detail. Blending – (also called Tweeding) using two or more colours of thread (usually one strand of each) in the same needle at the same time to blend the colours together when stitching. Confetti – single stitches of different colours looking like little confetti being thrown! Chart – the cross stitch pattern to work from when stitching. Count – the number of holes per inch. Often you will hear ’14 count’ meaning 14 holes (or squares) in one inch of the fabric. Counted Cross Stitch – the fabric is plain and you use a printed or digital pattern as a guide to help you place each stitch. DMC – one of the most popular brands of thread (or floss) used for embroidery and cross stitch. It comes in hundreds of different colours and effects.