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8 Bright and Fun Cross Stitch Patterns For Summer

June 18, 2015 by Larissa Coleman Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a fun little pick-me-up project for Summer, one of these 8 patterns may be just what you are needing to get your cross-stitch needle going again.  They are all so bright and cheery and guaranteed to bring a little fun into your crafting day.  Which is your favorite?

This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With so many designs to select from, you’re bound to find one that matches your taste. Our designs are extremely simple to follow, so even if you’re a novice, you’ll be able to complete your project with ease. So why not give it a shot? You’ll be shocked at how quickly you can accomplish your own embroidered creations. It’s also a terrific way to find creative expression and unwind after a busy day. So take your needles.

Please note that these patterns were free at the time of writing these cross-stitch articles. Lots of free cross stitch and embroidery patterns come and go online, so if you find a great pattern or perhaps one of the links to the cross stitch patterns below does not work, then please drop a comment below and let us know.

Looking for more curated lists? Check out these Embroidery and Needlework Patterns.  For supplies, we highly recommend purchasing directly from DMC threads.

 

flipflops

1- Flip Flops from Sullivan’s

summerseason

2- Summer Season Cross Stitch Pattern from 123 Stitch

sun

3- Here Comes The Sun from Sewing Seed

cabana

4- Cabana from DMC Creative World

summerkit

5- Summer Kit 2 from Tiny Modernist

lovesummer

6- Let’s Love Summer from Crossstitch.com

birds

7- Summer Birds from Gazette 94

olafsummer

8- Olaf’s Summer from Deviantart

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