Sardines

Title: Sardines Cross Stitch Pattern - Classic Maritime Design for Coastal Decor Description: Immerse yourself in the beauty of maritime life with this stunning cross-stitch pattern featuring detailed sardine illustrations. Framed with a bold red border and delicate seaweed details, this design brings coastal charm to your home decor. Perfect for lovers of the sea and unique nautical artwork. Pattern Details: Design Area: Approximately 232 x 300 Stitches Fabric: 14 Count Aida - 16.50 x 21.50 inches stitched image size Stitches: Full cross stitches, no backstitching or half stitches Colors Required: 13 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: A timeless maritime design that complements any coastal-themed interior Fun and relaxing to stitch, perfect for beginners and seasoned cross-stitchers alike Makes an ideal gift for sea lovers, fishermen, or anyone with a passion for nautical decor Skill Level: Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced stitchers Instant Download: Your pattern will be available for instant download upon purchase. Bring a touch of the ocean to your stitching projects with this captivating sardines cross-stitch design! 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. © 2025 littlethingsbyjoe by Jolene Underwood