Celebrate America's 250th birthday with this Patriotic Bookmark cross stitch pattern — a bold stars-and-stripes design topped with a star and a "1776 – 2026" banner. It's beginner friendly and small enough to finish in a weekend. Perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Veterans Day, or as a keepsake for the 2026 Semiquincentennial.
No physical items will be shipped. This is a digital PDF pattern — available for instant download right after payment.
What You'll Receive
- Color chart with symbols (A4)
- Black & white chart with symbols (A4, great for printing)
- Single-page chart for tablet / Pattern Keeper use
- DMC color list with thread amounts (meters and skeins)
- Finished size guide for multiple fabric counts
- Beginner instructions page
Pattern Details
- Stitch count: 50 × 150
- DMC colors: 6
- Strands: 2
- Stitch types: full cross stitch only — no backstitching, no fractionals
- Skill level: beginner friendly
- Pattern Keeper compatible ✓
- Design style: decorative folk-art, hand-charted — not intended as a mirror-perfect symmetrical design. Small artistic variations are part of its charm.
Finished Size Guide
- 14-count Aida: 3.57 × 10.71 in / 9.1 × 27.2 cm — classic bookmark size
- 16-count Aida: 3.13 × 9.38 in / 7.9 × 23.8 cm — slim bookmark
- 18-count Aida: 2.78 × 8.33 in / 7.1 × 21.2 cm — petite bookmark
Bookmark Finishing Tip
Once stitched, trim with a small border, back it with felt or fabric, and add a ribbon or floss tassel at the top for a classic handmade bookmark.
How to Download
Your files are available immediately after payment. Check your order confirmation email for the download link, or find it in your account order history. Downloads work best in a web browser — you'll need a free PDF viewer such as Adobe Reader to open the files.
This Pattern Is a Great Gift For
- Anyone who loves patriotic, Americana, or red-white-and-blue decor
- A meaningful handmade gift for the 4th of July or a 2026 America 250 celebration
- A quick, satisfying project for a beginner or an experienced stitcher
- A veteran, teacher, or history lover in your life
- Yourself — a small project you can finish and actually use
Copyright
© 2026 StitchTinyArt. This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not share, resell, or redistribute. As this is a digital file, refunds are not available — but if you have any trouble downloading, just message me and I'll help right away.
