Sweet Fourth of July Designs from Glory Bee

If you love stitching seasonal little pieces that don’t take over your entire craft table, these sweet Fourth of July cross stitch designs from Glory Bee are such a lovely find. They have that old-fashioned Americana feel that works beautifully for Independence Day decorating, Memorial Day projects, patriotic shelf displays, or even small handmade gifts.

These free patriotic cross stitch patterns include classic red, white, and blue themes with a vintage stitched look that feels charming rather than overly fussy. I especially love designs like these on tea-stained or beige Aida cloth for that slightly aged sampler feel, though they would look just as crisp on white fabric if you prefer a brighter finish.

Small Fourth of July cross stitch charts are perfect for using up leftover embroidery floss from the stash — because let’s be honest, most of us have enough red and blue thread tucked away somewhere to stitch a tiny flag village. Frame them in mini hoops, turn them into ornaments, add them to a handmade card, or tuck one into a tiered tray display for a bit of stitched patriotic charm.

For more red, white, and blue inspiration, you might also like our roundup of 4th of July patriotic crafts or these Fourth of July recipes and party ideas if you’re planning a full celebration. And if you enjoy seasonal stitching, take a peek through more cross stitch patterns and charts for plenty of save-for-later projects.

Glory Bee has a couple of great Independence Day freebies, including America and Celebrate the Fourth.

These have a great old-fashioned look on beige cross-stitch fabric. Or check out Flag and Liberty, which is also pretty on a white background.

If patriotic patterns aren’t your thing, there are a lot of other great freebies here, too. Check it out.

[Photo: Glory Bee.]

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Looking for more Patriotic Cross Stitch patterns for Memorial day or the 4th of July? Check these charts out on Etsy.

Mango Charm Studio doesn’t have a huge collection of cross stitch patterns in their Etsy shop, but at the risk of repeating their own descriptor, the designs they do have are charming, pretty and cute.

This shop has cross stitch patterns and bookmark designs, as well as a few laser designs you can use to cut your own signs. But that’s a different craft, so let’s focus on the cross stitch.

The bookmarks are the only section that is separated out, but there aren’t a lot of patterns to scroll through in their general cross stitch art category. You’ll find a lot of flowers, from marigold to lily of the valley, gladiolus to carnation.

It turns out these are all birth flowers, and there’s also a set of all 12 designs if you want to buy the bundle and stitch them up for everyone’s birthday.

When it comes to bundles, though, I can’t resist sharing the mini coastal cross stitch pattern bundle, both because this shop is based in Maine and that feels appropriate, and because there’s a big place in my heart for New England costal icons.

This set of nine designs includes a sand castle under an umbrella, a shell, sailboat, lobster, lighthouse, beach house, whale tail, blueberry plant and anchor.

The pieces range in size from 10 by 34 to 35 by 34 stitches, and in all only seven colors are used. These would all fit in 3 or 4 inch hoops if you want to make the whole set in little frames like they are shown.

In addition to flowers and coastal designs, you’ll also find Halloween cross stitch patterns (including a full set of ghosts and their hobbies, and a vintage fortune teller design), Mediterranean tile designs, little houses, fruits and black cats.

The bookmark section includes seasonal book stacks, flowers, a couple of geese and a best dad ever with mountain design.

It’s a small but sweet selection that you should check out at Mango Charm Studio on Etsy.

[Photo: Mango Charm Studio]

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