Free teacup cross stitch patterns

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Download this pretty teacup cross stitch pattern to create this fabulous teacup clock by Julia Rigby, or simply get started with a single teacup motif.

We as a nation are big on the humble brew, so why not decorate your home with our teacup cross stitch patterns, or give one to someone special to let them know they’re tea-riffic!

Teacup cross stitch pattern

Stitch this fab teatime-themed clock using the teacup cross stitch pattern. You’ll need to stitch 12 teacups to create the clock (pictured), but you could easily stitch the teacups onto a bookmark, gift tag, gift bag or card.

About this design

Stitch count: 19 high x 21 wide for the teacup, 130 high 130 wide for the clock
Design area: 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 3.5x4cm (1¾x1½in) for the tea cup, 23.5×23.5cm (9x9in) for the clock
These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton

Download the free teacup cross stitch patterns

A decorative clock features colorful embroidered teacups and the phrase "Anytime is Teatime" in purple script. The clock hands are set against a white background within a wooden hoop, adorned with a light green ribbon at the top.

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Lou McCarney

Lou is a writer and maker based in Bristol, where she lives with her husband Rory, two ball pythons she refers to as “silly sausages” and (possibly) too many plants. If she’s not working on your next issue of Love Embroidery, then she’s crafting or snacking. As well as stitching, she’s also a keen knitter. She has worked with a huge range of best selling magazines, including Simply Knitting, The Knitter, Simply Crochet, BBC Countryfile, Boundless, Rowan Collection, Mollie Makes and Cross Stitch Crazy.

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