Scrappy Americana Flag Cross Stitch Pattern by Lori Holt for It's Sew Emma

An American flag rendered the scrappy way, its stripes and star field pieced from a mix of small mottled motifs rather than solid bands, so the finished flag carries the soft, textured look of an antique quilt. The palette is muted and aged: faded barn red, warm cream, and denim blue. Below the flag, a line of stitched lettering reads 1776, AMERICA, 2026, marking the country's 250th year.What the Pattern IncludesThis listing is for the printed paper pattern only. Fabric, floss, hoop, needle, and notions are not included.The pattern is printed in full color on a large 11" x 17" cardstock sheet and includes complete charted instructions, diagrams, and a supply list of DMC floss colors with skein counts.Stitch Count and Finished SizesStitch count: 126w x 98h. Designed for 14-count Aida. 14 Count Aida: 9" x 7" 25 Count Lugana: 10.125" x 7.875" 32 Count Linen: 7.875" x 6.125" 36 Count Linen: 7" x 5.5" 40 Count Linen: 6.375" x 5" The 14-count finished size of 9" x 7" is the design's intended scale.Floss ColorsEight DMC colors: DMC 3777, DMC 22 (2 skeins), DMC 356, DMC 3782, DMC 3033 (2 skeins), DMC 712, DMC 930 (2 skeins), and DMC 931.What You'll NeedBeyond the pattern, plan for 14 count Aida (the intended count) or one of the linen counts above, the eight DMC colors, a tapestry needle, an embroidery hoop or scroll frame, and good scissors. A small frame suits the finished piece well.Perfect For Stitchers marking America's 250th anniversary in 2026 Confident beginners, or anyone wanting a shorter, lower-color-count project Fans of a muted, primitive, vintage palette A quick patriotic gift with a commemorative date Why You'll Love This PatternThis is the most approachable of Lori Holt's recent cross stitch designs: just eight DMC colors, full cross stitch, and a compact 126 by 98 chart that finishes at a tidy 9 by 7 inches on 14-count Aida. It comes together quickly without feeling slight.The appeal is the texture. Instead of solid bands, the stripes and star field are stitched from a scrappy mix of small motifs, which gives the finished flag the soft, pieced look of an antique quilt rather than a flat graphic, and the muted red, cream, and blue reinforce that aged feel. With 1776 and 2026 stitched into the design, it doubles as a keepsake of the country's 250th year.Product Details Brand: It's Sew Emma Item #: ISE-4112 Designer: Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co. Publisher: It's Sew Emma (Fat Quarter Shop) Category: Cross Stitch Pattern Skill Level: Confident Beginner. Full cross stitch, a short eight-color palette, and a compact design make this genuinely beginner-friendly. Stitch Count: 126w x 98h Stitches: Full cross stitches only Finished Sizes: 14ct Aida 9" x 7" | 25ct Lugana 10.125" x 7.875" | 32ct Linen 7.875" x 6.125" | 36ct Linen 7" x 5.5" | 40ct Linen 6.375" x 5" Recommended Fabric: 14 count Aida (the design's intended count) Floss: 8 DMC colors Format: Printed paper chart on 11" x 17" cardstock Made in the United States