Modern Wedding Cross Stitch Patterns

Lots of people seem to get married in the summer and fall, so if you’ve got a wedding on your list of social engagements soon, you might want to stitch up a wedding cross stitch pattern.

There are so many of these types of patterns out there it’s really hard to narrow it down, but here are a few that caught my eye on a recent browse around the Internet.

This design from Modern X Stitch features white roses and greenery, but you could change the colors if you know the colors of flowers the couple is using. It includes the first names of the couple and the wedding date and includes a full alphabet and numbers for easy customization. It uses 15 colors and is 10 inches by 10.2 inches on 14 count fabric (that’s 25.4 by 26 cm).

Hoop Modern Stitch has this minimalist design with branches curved into a heart shape and the names and date in the middle. It uses a single color of thread (match the fabric to the color of bridesmaid’s dresses if you know it for extra sweetness) and measures 140 by 130 stitches, which is 10 by 9.29 inches or 25.4 by 23.6 cm on 14 count fabric.

DMC has a free chart for a more colorful heart shaped floral wreath that you could tuck the names or initials of the couple into when you stitch it. It uses 10 colors, which you can alter if you like to suit the color story of the wedding or the couple’s home.

LoveCrafts has a ton of wedding themed cross stitch patterns, so it’s tough to pick just one to highlight, but I love this one with an Art Deco flair. It can be worked as a wedding or anniversary gift, and this one is a full kit with the chart, 16 count cream colored fabric, thread and an organizer for the threads.

Bring a little modern geometric style to the wedding party with the floral wedding cross stitch pattern from Sassy Fox Cross Stitch. This one uses nine colors and is 143 by 128 stitches, which comes out to 10.2 by 9.1 inches or 25.9 by 23.2 cm on 14 count fabric.

Want to stitch something special for an ourdoorsy couple? Life is a Journey Best Traveled Together by One of a Kind Baby Design is a fully personalized chart. You include the names (and presumably, genders) of the couple and you can also change the pets and I think you can add children as well/instead of pets. What a fun way to make it personal without having to do all the modifications yourself!

And if you need a quick cross stitch project to celebrate the happy couple, why not send them a toast? This punny greeting card comes from Stomp Creations, and it looks like it uses four colors. It measures 33 by 37 stitches so you’ll be able to stitch it up in no time for a wedding greeting card the couple is sure to treasure.

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Cross Stitch Patterns for Fall

Cross stitch is not a craft I generally travel with (since I’m not that good at it, I prefer not to be moving while I’m doing it) but I’m sure there are lots of stitchers who would like to take their projects with them when they travel.

Koekoek has a post all about cross stitching on a plane, which is a great plan since it’s lots of uninterrupted time to work. As mentioned in the post, you should be able to bring embroidery needles (which tend not to be that sharp anyway) on an airplane with you.

Regulations in the United States say that scissors with blades up to 4 inches/10 cm are allowed in the cabin, but whether they are allowed by security as you pass through it is up to their discretion. And thread cutters that use a razor blade are not supposed to be allowed at any time.

Alternatives include bringing nail clippers to snip your threads, or pre-cutting thread and placing it on bobbins so you can stitch on the plane. Then pack scissors in your checked bag so you can cut any loose ends or extra long strands later.

Check out the post at Koekoek for more tips on traveling with cross stitch and suggestions for projects to pack when traveling. I’ve also written in the past about this post from Caterpillar Cross Stitch about traveling with cross stitch supplies and, importantly, what to do to make your screening as smooth as possible. And, importantly, what to do if the security agents question your supplies or want to confiscate anything you brought.

And that’s a great tip, too: if you are packing scissors in your carry on but you’re also checking a bag, pack extras there just in case.

Do you have any tips for traveling with cross stitch projects? I’d love to hear them. Also check out my post about planning a travel stitching kit.

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