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    Home » Blog » Crafting

    Easy Cross Stitch Patterns for Travel Lovers

    Published: Aug 19, 2015 · Modified: Apr 6, 2021 by Tiffany Dahle · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These adorable travel-themed cross stitch patterns are perfect for mixing into a vacation photo wall gallery.

    It's been a rough couple of weeks over here. We've had some family things to deal with behind the scenes and now I'm facing sending off Little Pea to Kindergarden in just a few days. Big changes and life challenges are leaving me feeling a bit out of sorts.

    When life gets a little too crazy, I tend to retreat into creative projects as a coping mechanism. I have learned in the last couple years how I am completely addicted and drawn to colorful objects. I think some of my favorite hobbies started because of an initial attraction to color and pattern. I love to quilt and sew simple things and I've done countless cross stitching projects over the years. But since our crazy move a few years ago, both of those loves have been set aside.

    The other day I fell down a creative wormhole. My stress levels were at a peak and I wanted a happy distraction. This is how my own personal "If you give a mouse a cookie" moment went:

    I got an email newsletter from the Fat Quarter Shop (if you are even remotely interested in sewing, I highly recommend a peek) that mentioned the new fabric line by Bonnie & Camille was now available. It made me realize it had been months and months since I had seen an update from Camille on her blog Simplify. I have been a longtime fan of everything she designs and shares, her entire blog is pure eye candy to me.

    Camille doesn't blog much anymore but she is active on Instagram. I realized I wasn't following her over there so I took a peek at what she has been sharing recently. Which is how I finally discovered Satsuma Street by Jody Rice over on Etsy.

    Camille showed off her finished Pretty Little London project and it immediately jumped out at me as I scrolled through her pictures.

    • Colorful? Check!
    • Whimsical? Check!
    • Travel Themed? Check!

    Seriously, how adorable are these city scape pieces?? I spotted London, Paris, Italy, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Sydney, Tokyo, San Francisco, New York, Chicago all in her drool worthy shop:

    Getting started with cross stitching

    But you know how I was finally sold??

    Check out that colorful castle in the bottom right photo above. Does that remind you of anything?

    I immediately gasped upon seeing it and thought: "She's designed It's a Small World!"

    It's a Small World | Disneyland

    Sure enough, Jody's Etsy listing for the pattern says she is highly inspired by Mary Blair, the designer for the Small World attraction at Disney:

    "I'm a huge fan of the artist Mary Blair, who was a designer in the 50's and 60's. This design is my little tribute to her, inspired by her concepts for It's A Small World. A little happy city just waiting to be stitched by you! A finished piece from this pattern would make an amazing gift for any vintage Disney fan."

    I immediately purchased London & Paris as a set because I was drawn into the little double decker buses in London and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. But I have my eyes on Italy and the Small World-inspired castle next.

    Getting started with cross stitching

    The basic supplies you need to get started cross stitching:

    If you're just getting started with cross stitching, all you really need are a few simple tools.

    1. A frame to hold your fabric. Skip the traditional round hoops (they're TERRIBLE) and grab this 8-inch Q-snap frame. It is easier on your fabric, the perfect size to hold, and easy to adjust.
    2. A set of stitching needles, I prefer this size.
    3. A small, sharp scissors. How cute is this peacock one??
    4. Fabric: many beginners use Aida cloth where the holes are obvious and clear. But, if you want a tiny extra challenge and a much more professional looking project at the end, I HIGHLY recommend attempting to sew on linen. I selected this natural colored linen which is a large enough piece to trim down and get at least 4 of the patterns from Jody to fit. In person it is a slightly lighter color than burlap and has a nice rustic feel to it.
    5. Thread: You can buy sets online, but for specific projects you're better off heading to a local craft store to get what you need. All the colors have a number & a name to reference and thread is the cheapest part of this endeavor.
    6. Optional extra: I love having my threads neatly organized in this plastic container. It keeps things from being tangled and I can find exactly what I need with a glance.

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    1. Jenn

      May 18, 2020 at 9:06 am

      I loved doing this when I was on school I think I still have one in my sewing kit ,I should get it out and finish it.. I would love to see on Pinterest an adult party (bday) theme ...mine is coming up on in July and I would love to see some of your ideas and themes would be great . I love country- or themes!!!❤️?

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