God Bless America

God Bless America cross stitch pattern patriotic heart USA flag needlepoint printable PDF modern embroidery Fourth of July decor Description Celebrate patriotism with this charming 'God Bless America' cross stitch pattern, featuring a heart filled with the iconic stars and stripes of the American flag. With bold colors and a clean modern design, this project makes a meaningful addition to your holiday decor or year-round patriotic display. This PDF pattern captures the spirit of national pride in a bold, graphic layout. The design is centered around a heart motif with deep blue and red tones, contrasted with crisp white stars and timeless typography. It's an eye-catching piece for anyone who loves Americana or handmade tributes to heritage. Whether you're crafting a thoughtful gift for a veteran, adding a personal touch to your July 4th celebration, or simply want a piece that reflects your love for the USA, this cross stitch pattern is a joy to complete. It's beginner-friendly and creates a striking final result. Pattern Details Design Area: 140 x 140 stitches (10 x 10 inches on 14-count Aida) 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: 3 DMC colors Color Palette: Classic Americana palette with bold red, navy blue, and clean white for a patriotic 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 - Easy to follow and relaxing to stitch - Bold, patriotic design perfect for July 4th or Memorial Day - Makes a heartfelt gift or framed display piece - Includes multiple chart options for all preferences - Suitable for beginner and advanced stitchers alike 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.