Coastal Dunes

Capture the peaceful beauty of the shoreline with this coastal dunes cross stitch pattern. Golden and olive dune grasses sweep across the foreground, framing soft sand that leads the eye to rippling teal waves. In the distance, tree-lined hills rise under a pale blue sky streaked with peach-tinted clouds for a warm, serene mood. The design balances the organic movement of windswept grasses with the calm expanse of water and distant land. Its palette of earthy browns, muted greens, sandy creams, and cool aquas makes it a perfect fit for nature-inspired interiors and relaxed coastal decor. This piece works beautifully as a standalone embroidery or as part of a triptych with matching coastal designs. Clear charting and smooth areas of color ensure an enjoyable, meditative stitching experience from start to finish. Pattern Details Design Area: 217 x 300 stitches (15.5 x 21.4 inches on 14-count Aida) Actual Number of Cross Stitches: 65100 Fabric: 14 Count Aida (recommended) but can be stitched on any fabric count of your choice. Just remember to adjust the fabric size and number of threads used accordingly / to your preference. Stitch Types: Full cross stitches only Colors Required: 29 DMC colors Color Palette: Muted aquas and sandy neutrals with golden ochre and earthy greens for a warm yet calming coastal finish What’s Included PDF Full-color chart with DMC color codes PDF Black & white chart with DMC color codes PDF optimized for Pattern Keeper SVG Pattern files in color and black & white Why You’ll Love This Pattern Relaxing and rewarding to stitch with soothing coastal tones Natural composition that feels immersive and serene Perfect for beach-inspired interiors or as a unique handmade gift Includes multiple chart formats for stitching flexibility Complements matching coastal patterns for a larger display Skill Level Suitable for all skill levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced Instant Download This cross stitch pattern PDF is available instantly after purchase via download. No physical product will be shipped. 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. © Copyright littlethingsbyjoe By purchasing this cross stitch pattern you agree to use these patterns solely for your own crafting projects. Any copying, sharing or selling of the digital files is prohibited.