The monthly Word Swap series has finished but we will continue to sprinkle in Word Swaps throughout the year! This new one is "Beach". They are the perfect 'Little Black Dress' to add to stitcher's displays.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with... Read more about Beach - Word Swap - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring the words "Beach Please" on a background of ocean waves with a palm tree and rising sun.

Model stitched on 14 count white Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 111 x 181 and the finished size is 7.9" x 12.9".

Cross stitch pattern by Joan Elliott featuring a beautiful nymph riding a fish under the sea!

Stitch on 28 count Water Garden lugana with DMC floss, Kreinik very fine braids, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count: 163w x 219h. Finished size: 11-1/2w" x 15-1/2h".

Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy from the famous novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Aspen by Weeks Dye Works using DMC floss. Stitch count is 179W x 125H.

Cross stitch pattern by Lucy Beam Love in Stitches featuring an antique looking sign that reads, "Evaluation Center for Disturbed Women - Ward B"

Model stitched on 40 count Witches Brew by Lapin Loops using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 197 x 134 and the finished size is 9.85" x 6.7".

Cross Stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare featuring Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy from the famous novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott!

Model stitched on 30 count Old Salem Linen by The Primitive Hare, chart recommends the same when recreating. DMC threads used. Stitch count is 105 x 119.

Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring the phrase, "Life is better at the beach" with a VW bug driving in front of palm trees.

Model stitched on 14 count black Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 92 x 104 and the finished size is 6.6" x 7.4".

Pattern by Kathy Barrick featuring a beautiful lady standing among nature with the words "A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, but she that has no shame is rottenness in his bones".

The model was stitched on 40-Count Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using Needlepoint... Read more about A Virtuous Woman Stocking & Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring a punny design with palm trees and the words "Nobody likes a shady beach".

Model stitched on 14 count white Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 132 x 109 and the finished size is 9.4" x 7.8".

Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring ocean waves on sand with two red starfish.

Model stitched on 14 count white Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 144 x 144 and the finished size is 10.3" x 10.3".

XStitch the Rainbow is a colorful and creative collaboration. Over 20 designers have each created a deep ocean themed pattern no larger than 60 x 60 stitches, using the same palette of four Cottage Garden Threads floss colors.

Whale Shark by Ink Circles features a whale shark friend with... Read more about Whale Shark - XStitch The Rainbow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from The Salty Stitcher featuring the word Beach in block letters with a sandy ocean scene inside.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. linen with Threadworx floss. The stitch count is 171 x 31 and the finished size is 9.5" x 1.72".

This dramatic wood block style design by Nancy Rossi will live in harmony in any Asian decor. The elegant Asian Woman leans in to her glowing lantern to light her way against a black background. 9 pages. Design stitched on 14 Count Black Aida.Stitch Count: 112x223. Finished size: 8" x 16".

Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring a father and his child in a small boat surrounded by beautiful nature.

Model stitched on 14 count black Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 133 x 134 and the finished size is 9.5" x 9.6".

Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring cute houses you would fine on the beach!

Model stitched on 14 count black Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 127 x 185 and the finished size is 9.1" x 13.2".

Cross stitch pattern from Artmishka featuring a home by the ocean!

Model is stitched on the Aida of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is approximately 70w x 70h. Designed by Anna Gutova.

"Home is the nicest word there is." Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 ct. Lambswool linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 70W x 70H.

"A Woman who loves her dogs and coffee!" Model stitched on 28 Ct. White linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 87W x 60H.

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 101x137. Designed by Anna Gutova from the artwork of Mila Goncharova.

Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring the phrase "Live Love Beach"!

Stitched on 32 count Vintage Country Mocha. Stitch count is 60 x 41. Finished size is 3.75 in wide X 2.56 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Imaginating featuring the phrase "Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap. Whatsoever a woman seweth that may she also rip"!

Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Antique White Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 141w x 194h.

Cross stitch pattern from Joan Elliott featuring a mysterious mermaid with her fish friends!

Model can be stitched on 14 or 28 count fabric of your choice (originally on 28 ct Water Garden Lugana from Polstitches) using DMC floss. Stitch count is 156W x 223H.

"Think Summer" with this whimsical Lizzie Kate design. The model was stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Light Mocha Cashel with Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 40W x 119H.