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Fireworks Cross Stitch Patterns

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I know fireworks are kind of controversial because they are loud and be difficult for some people to tolerate for lots of reasons, but you can’t deny they’re colorful and fun to cross stitch. Here’s a collection of fireworks and fire cracker cross stitch patterns to stitch up for the Fourth of July or any time you want to celebrate in a colorful, festive and quiet way.

This little red, white and blue firecracker from Daily Cross Stitch is easy to make and would be cute as a greeting card or in a little frame. It uses six colors and is 26 by 58 stitches, which comes out to 1.86 by 4.14 inches/4.72 by 10.5 cm on 14-count fabric.

Author Embroide Design on Etsy has a cute retro truck cross stitch pattern with patriotic balloons and firecrackers in the back of the star-spangled truck. Ir comes out to 70 by 49 stitches, which is 4.38 by 3.06 inches or 11.11 by 7.78 cm on 16 count fabric, and it calls for 12 colors.

And then there’s this patriotic gnome holding a red, white and blue firework that’s perfect for people who like to decorate with gnomes. The design is form Cross Stitch Foxy, and it uses six colors. At 66 by 86 stitches, it measures 4.7 by 6.1 inches or 12 by 15.5 cm on 14 count fabric.

Because I’m a cat person (and a black cat person at that), I love this cat watching fireworks design from Cotton Pixels. It comes out to 49 by 49 stitches and you can grab it from Everything Cross Stitch.

Stitch up some simple fireworks bursting in air with this pattern from Bella Rose Craft. It would be great on a dark-colored fabric, and then you could use white instead of gray or silver for the third color if you wanted. This one uses three colors and fits in a 4 inch hoop for display.

And because every mention of fireworks gets that song in my head, I can’t resist sharing the Baby You’re a Firework pattern from Basic Stitches DsgnCo. This easy pattern is 41 by 37 stitches, or 2.9 by 2.6 inches (7.4 by 6.6 cm).

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Backpack Cross Stitch Patterns

These backpack cross stitch patterns aren’t like the backpacks you would use for school, but they might inspire you to go on a different sort of adventure, and pack your sense of humor. 

When it comes to funny cross stitch, this Adventure Awaits rubber ducky cross stitch pattern from Relaxing Hobby Studio is super cute. It uses nine colors and measures 52 by 75 stitches, which comes out to about 3.8 by 5.4 inches, or 9.7 by 13.8 cm, on 14 count fabric. 

I also love this little pigeon adventurer from Happy Cross Stitchers. Actually, with hoodie and sneakers this pigeon does look like he’s ready for school! This one measures 88 by 138 stitches and uses 13 colors. On 14 count fabric it comes out to about 6.2 by 9.8 inches, or 15.97 by 25.04 cm.

This sleepy cat is ready for an adventure as soon as they wake up from their nap. This sweet design from MoonLit Patterns features a kitty curled up on a backpack and wearing a knight’s helmet. This project uses 19 colors and measures 130 by 130 stitches. That makes it about 9.3 inches square, or 23.6 cm, when stitched on 14 count fabric. 

Or stitch up this backpack filled with flowers from Owl and Thread. This looks like just the bag you’d want to have for a walk in the forest or a spring meadow. The design is 71 by 90 stitches and uses 32 colors. On 14 count fabric it comes out to about 5 by 6.4 inches, or 12.9 16.3 cm.

I also like this kind of watercolor look girl with a backpack pattern from StitchALong Studios. You can change the color of hair and clothes as you like. As shown it uses 20 colors and is 90 by 132 stitches. That’s 6.375 by 9.375 inches, or 16 by 24 cm, if you work on 14 count fabric. 

If you’re looking for a design with more of a fall or winter look, check out this girl with a backpack wearing a hat and coat from GlamourXStitch. At 150 by 150 stitches, this one uses 26 colors. It comes out to 10.71 inches, or 27.2 cm, on 14 count fabric.