Nine-patch quilt block sampler cross stitch pattern

110 × 110 stitches 6 colors 7.9 × 7.9 in on 14-count

A PDF for 14-count on US Letter paper: overview, symbol charts and thread list. Change the count or paper

You will need

Fabric: 14-count Aida, cut 14 × 14 in (the design is 7.9 × 7.9 in; 14-count has 14 squares to the inch)
Needle: Tapestry, size 24
Thread: 6 DMC colors, 2 strands at a time (DMC is the thread maker whose color numbers charts use)

Your thread palette: 6 threads ↓

DMC 3047 Light Yellow Beige
DMC 823 Dark Navy Blue
DMC 422 Light Hazelnut Brown
DMC 3777 Very Dark Terra Cotta
DMC 729 Medium Old Gold
DMC 3363 Medium Pine Green

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Fabric count and finished sizeCount is the number of squares per inch. Higher count makes the same design smaller; the stitches and thread colors stay the same. Sizes shown are the stitched area; allow extra fabric for finishing.

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About this pattern

Nine pieced-quilt blocks set in a sawtooth border, including log cabin, star, pinwheel and flying geese blocks, in navy, barn red, gold and sage.

110 stitches wide by 110 high: 12,100 full cross stitches in 6 DMC colors (Light Yellow Beige 3047, Dark Navy Blue 823, Light Hazelnut Brown 422 and 3 more).

Finished size by fabric count
Fabric	Inches	Centimeters
11-count Aida	10.0 × 10.0	25.4 × 25.4
14-count Aida, or 28-count over two	7.9 × 7.9	20.0 × 20.0
16-count Aida, or 32-count over two	6.9 × 6.9	17.5 × 17.5
18-count Aida	6.1 × 6.1	15.5 × 15.5
22-count Hardanger	5.0 × 5.0	12.7 × 12.7

Sizes are the stitched area. Add about 3 inches (7.5 cm) on every side when you cut your fabric.

The fabric color changes the preview only: every cross matches your chart.

Thread list & pattern notes

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Symbol	Thread	Stitches	Buy
●	DMC 3047 Light Yellow Beige	4,042	Find it
X	DMC 823 Dark Navy Blue	2,908	Find it
▲	DMC 422 Light Hazelnut Brown	1,773	Find it
+	DMC 3777 Very Dark Terra Cotta	1,642	Find it
■	DMC 729 Medium Old Gold	929	Find it
O	DMC 3363 Medium Pine Green	806	Find it

Suggested DMC colors. Screen colors are approximate. Full crosses only; no backstitch or fractional stitches. Previews show the exact chart.

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Count is the number of squares to the inch: 14-count fabric has 14, and a higher count makes the same design smaller. DMC is the thread maker whose color numbers most charts use.