Boats at sea cross stitch patterns

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Escape to the coast with these free boats at sea cross stitch patterns designed by Debra Page

If you love to leave dry land behind you and feel the wind in your sails, then you’ll love this sunny collection of boats at sea cross stitch patterns by Debra Page.

Our cards conjure everything that is best about heading to the coast during summertime – the sight of boats at sea bobbing up and down on the water, the sound of waves lapping against the beach and, best of all, wall to wall sunshine!

The boats at sea cross stitch patterns are set in a range of sun-kissed locations, so would make brilliant gifts for sailing fans or for friends who are about to jet off on holiday. Or, why not stitch one to bring a little summer warmth to your own home all year round?

A lot of the backstitch in the boats at sea cross stitch patterns is stitched in two strands of thread for added impact, including the masts of the sailing boats, which are stitched in two strands of gold thread. Check the key as you stitch to see how many strands you should be using for each part of the design.

About the boats at sea cross stitch patterns

Stitching time: Approx 8-10 hours each
Type of stitches: Whole cross stitch, backstitch
Level: Beginner
Threads: Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle
Fabric: 14-count blue aida measuring 15x20cm (6x8in) for each design

Download the boats at sea cross stitch patterns

Click to download the boats at sea cross stitch patterns PDF.

The download is a PDF of 2 A4 ages with six boats at sea cross stitch patterns and a key.

Enjoy some seaside cross stitch

If you’ve enjoyed these boat cross stitch patterns, we think you’ll also love our collection of seaside summer cross stitch patterns too!

Fiona Baker

Fiona is Senior Technical Editor for The World of Cross Stitching magazine. She’s responsible for the team of fabulous charters and taking the designer’s submitted projects right through to completion, ensuring each chart and key is technically correct for readers to stitch. She’s worked on converting the designs of Margaret Sherry, Forever Friends, Tatty Teddy and Aardman Animations among others into patterns for stitchers around the world to enjoy. When not working on the magazines, she also designs her own patterns too – and runs Fiona Baker Design. Check out her pattern store at http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FionaBakerDesign and follow her on Instagram @fionabakerdesign

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