Nashville Needlework Market 2026 Cross Stitch Patterns

Note from the designer: I thoroughly enjoyed working on this design because of all the historical details. I love American history so much! And I am thrilled that I finally got serious about having a chart published in booklet form.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Coffee Stain by Cedar... Read more about A Worthy Patriot - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring a patriotic American eagle with the dates "1776" and "2026"!

Stitched on 36 count Coffee Stain using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch count is 93 x 91. Finished size is 5.17 in wide X 5.06 in high.

This eagle family is the newest addition to the animal stack/trio series. I've always wanted to do an eagle family, but my drafts were always so mean-looking when I'd revisit them. Eagles certainly don't have a warm and fuzzy nature, but mine looked a bit too much like they had rabies, so I... Read more about Freedom Flock - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Fresh from the 2026 Nashville Needlework Market, comes this cross stitch pattern from Prairie Schooler featuring the 2026 Schooler Santa Claus!

Model stitched on 18 ct Putty Khaki Davos using DMC threads. Stitch count is 75H x 57W. Finished Size is 4.17 in wide X 3.17 in high.

Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring an old rabbit shielding three chicks from the rain!

Patterns are stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 75 x 104. Finished size is 4.75" x 6.5".

There is a typo in the floss ledge. Should read W1108- Honeysuckle.

Pattern by Annie Beez Folk Art featuring three Patriotic pear shaped designs including, " I Pledge Allegiance to the flag" and "Land of the Free".

The models are stitched on 36 count Aztec Red by Weeks Dye Works, 36 Count Nantucket Eve by Seraphim Fabrics, and 36 count... Read more about Patriotic Pears - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the Designer: This was my first time working with the Valdani 6-strand embroidery floss and I love the way it shows off the subtle variegation in the birds and flowers. The design features several colors of coneflower and a trio of songbirds who enjoy them.

The model is... Read more about Coneflower Chorus - Cross Stitch Pattern

I am falling in love with saturated color, and this linen and floss combination is better seen in person, as I could not seem to get the contrast to stand out in a photograph! This design has a poppy border on both sides as a way to honor not only our pledge to our country's banner, but to those who... Read more about The Pledge of Allegiance - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

The 2026 Nashville Needlework Market cook book, "Happiness is Homemade," was designed especially for stitchers! A perfect blend of favorite recipes and 50 stitching charts. Heartwarming stories and sweet photographs from needlework businesses!

A stack of tomato pincushions, threads aplenty, and a sewing bird flying high illuminate this Needleworker's Tiny Town. Rooftops are decorated with cross stitches, running stitches, and A-B-C all to highlight a village where needleworkers thrive.

Stitched on 32 ct. Sleeping Bear linen... Read more about Needleworker's Tiny Town - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: I feel like it's a cheery little design that can be stitched for any occasion - you could even omit the flag and stitch some extra flowers in its place if it's to be stitched for a birthday or anniversary.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Affogato by Fiber on a Whim... Read more about Happy Day - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring a cute Christmas stocking with a bunny tending to her chickens on the farm!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Up in the Attic from Fox and Rabbit using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 110 x 235. Finished size is 5.5" x 11.75".

Hannah Whitaker, Thorne 1821 - An Ackworth Quaker Style Antique Sampler Reproduction

Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. Linen with Gloriana and Belle Soie Silks. The stitch count is 297 x 455 and the finished size is 12.91" x 19.78".

When Stitching with Au Ver A Soie floss, it also requires threads 661 and 539.

Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a lovely sampler in nine parts, with houses, flowers, birds, and more!

Includes 9 separate samplers, which can be stitched together or individually. Patterns are stitched on 36 ct Heartland from Picture This Plus and 36 ct Parchment... Read more about Remember Me - Cross Stitch Pattern

This addition to the Tudor Menagerie series was inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts. This features a red fox and a surround of bleeding heart flowers.

The model is stitched on 40 ct. linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 71 x 98 and the finished size is 3.55" x... Read more about Tudor Fox - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring a patriotic drum with an eagle holding a flag!

Patterns are stitched on 36 Ct Mica linen from Cedar River using DMC, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Shown on Chantelle's 141's Drum! Stitch count is 93 x 90. Finished size is 5.17" x 5".

Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring a lovely American flag with bird friends! This chart also includes "July 4th" as optional type to replace "250 years".

Pattern is stitched on 16 count Vintage Country Mocha Aida using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 128 x 101. Finished size is 8" x 6.31".

The birds in this design are inspired by the Pacific wren. The three birds have a geometric patterning and some unusual colors. Two of the birds feature colors loosely based on the natural colors of the Pacific wren, while the final bird has a pink hue. I originally imagined this piece to... Read more about Pink Wren - Cross Stitch Pattern

A garden in all it's glory! Blooms reaching for the sky. The oasis is filled with clever creatures of the earth and the sky. It is a stitcher's joy to create every element with needle and thread.

Stitched on 32 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 180 x 72 and the finished size is 11.25" x 4.5".

Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a patriotic design with the American flag made up of phrases such as "All people have value", "Kindness is free", and "Love will always win".

Stitched on 18 ct. Old Gold aida with Gentle Art floss. The stitch count is 252 x 100 and the finished size is 14" x 5.56".

I had so much fun researching the Lightning Bug to learn more about its evening dance & what they're attracted to (nightshade plants). Did you know fireflies live all over North America but they don't all light up?

The model was stitched on 32 ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. The... Read more about Night Light - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern by Heartstring Samplery featuring an intricate sampler design. Note from the designer, "Somehow, in the blink of an eye, I've reached another big milestone: 300 designs that have reached distribution. And so, in the manner I've deemed appropriately celebratory, here is a... Read more about All Things Wise & Wonderful - Cross Stitch Pattern

This addition to the Tudor Menagerie series was inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts. This features a lovely white gyrfalcon and a surround of pansies and violets in shades of evening.

The model is stitched on 40 ct. Dusk linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 71 x 98 and the... Read more about Tudor Falcon - Cross Stitch Pattern

Stylized monochromatic florals are the feature in both of these statement finishes. The more traditional framed piece is worked on beautifully mottled fabric. The pillow features only the floral portion of the pattern and was stitched on low count fabric before using traditional pillow finishing... Read more about Busy Hands Happy Heart - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring a cute peacock in a teacup!

Pattern is stitched on 32 count Cyprus by Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 111 x 122. Finished size is 7" x 7.75".

Here is a garden you can enjoy all year round! The inspiration for this design comes from some of the wonderful flowers (and a butterfly) native to Florida.

The model is stitched on 40 count linen with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Cottage Garden Threads (DMC conversion... Read more about Heart's Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Jeannette Douglas featuring the spring design for the seasons in the garden series.

Stitched on 36 count Moonstone with Gloriana Silk, Dink Dyes Silk, Classic Colorworks Belle Soie, Silk'N Colors, and Rainbow Gallery floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count for the... Read more about Spring - Seasons in the Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

Sea Turtle Cove is part of the XStitchTheRainbow collaboration featuring the Cottage Garden Threads Beneath the Waves Palette.

Pattern is stitched on 36 count Lunar by Be Stitch Me with Cottage Garden Threads Beneath The Waves palette. Stitch Count: 60 x 60. Finished size: approx 3.3" x 3.3".

Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring an antique sampler reproduction. Ellen's sampler brings to life a variety of flora and fauna that an 11-year-old might have observed in her surroundings back in 1870. You will delight in stitching the birds, dogs, and deer that join the plants,... Read more about Ellen Franklin - Cross Stitch Pattern

A curious little octopus drifts through an underwater garden of swaying seaweed, tiny fish, and sparkling bubbles. With its bright colors, curled tentacles, and playful movement, it captures the gentle magic of life beneath the waves - mysterious, cheerful, and full of ocean-daydream charm. This is... Read more about Tentacles Below - XStitch The Rainbow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Annie Beez Folk Art featuring a beautiful American Patriotic sampler design with American flags and more. A celebration of America's 250th Anniversary.

The model is stitched on 36 count linen using 1 strand of DMC and Weeks Dye Works cotton floss. The stitch count is 146 x 189 and the finished size is 8.11" x 10.5".

Next to cross stitch, quilting is my next favorite pastime. May I present, Patriotic Piecemakers, a perfectly, pretty pynkeep pile! May peace ever reign in your piecemaking and beyond!

This pattern includes three different size pattern options. Stitched on 32 ct Raw Natural linen with... Read more about Patriotic Piecemakers - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Jeannette Douglas featuring a fun drum design with flowers, bees, scissors, and more.

Stitched on 36 ct. Dolley Madison by Needle and Flax with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC conversion). The stitch count is 326 x 46 with a finished size of 18.11" x 2.56".

Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring a quaint hometown community!

Patterns are stitched on 40 ct Up in the Attic from Fox and Rabbit using DMC, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 182x356. Finished size when stitched over 2 threads is 9" x 18".

A vintage sampler reproduction by NeedleWork Press from Isabella Hardy featuring beautiful red designs.

Stitched on Weeks Dyes Works "Linen" using Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 108 x 99 and the finished size on 32 count fabric is 6.8" x 6.2".

This was designed for a retreat in 2025 at Quilter's Station. It is a companion to Kindness Makes Friends, and has the same stitch count and base fabric, as well as some of the same floss colors. Don't miss small surprises like a sewing machine on the roof and little quilt squares.

... Read more about A Cheerful Heart - Cross Stitch Pattern

This design by Tiny Modernist features a gorgeous woman holding books and a typewriter surrounded by cakes, nature, and animals.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Mint Lugana with DMC floss. The stitch count is 142 x 184 and the finished size is 8.88" x 11.5".

Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring 9 wintery designs including, snowmen, cardinals, and more cozy patterns!

Cardinal's Friend is stitched on 40 ct. fabric with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 150 x 100 and the finished size is 7 1/2" x 5". ... Read more about Hello Winter - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring the phrase "The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath."

Patterns are stitched on 46 ct fabric using DMC, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 168 x 449. Finished size is 7.25" x 19.5".

Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring two sampler charts, Spotless Innocence and Folk Floral Heart Ornament.

Spotless Innocence is stitched on 40 ct. Oaken by Picture this Plus with DMC, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 196 x 262 and the... Read more about Spotless Innocence - Cross Stitch Pattern

Underwater Garden is part of the 2026 XStitch the Rainbow collaboration. Featuring a fun underwater design with fish and more!

Stitched on 40 ct. Beanstalk with the Cottage Garden Threads floss pack (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 60 x 60 and the finished size is 3" x 3".

Cross Stitch Pattern from Hands on Design featuring a cozy birth record in two parts.

Part one includes the sentiment "Long before the sun kissed your brow & the moon tucked you in, our hearts were filled with love", and part two includes baby footprints with the titular sentiment... Read more about I'm New Here - Birth Record - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern by Heartstring Samplery featuring a beautiful blooming garden with the words, "Many are the flowers in my Garden of Blessings".

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Vintage Stormy Night with Classic Colorworks, DMC, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 118 x 151 and the finished size is 6.56" x 8.39".

If you know me, you know I love history and patriotic stitching. 2026 is such a special year in that America is celebrating its 250th Semiquincentennial.

Stitched on 36 ct Saltbush by Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works, DMC, and Gentle Arts floss. With a stitch count of 88 x 89 and a finished size of 6.29" x 6.36".

Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring a patriotic Christmas stocking sampler!

Patterns are stitched on 40 ct Hawthorne from Needle and Flax using DMC, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 169 x 455. Finished size is 8.5" x 22.75".

Some days we tackle a long list, other days we laugh with friends or enjoy the solitude of a good book. Whatever the day calls for, we should always make it count.

The model was stitched over on 32 ct. linen with DMC floss. Includes patterns for the Sampler and the round. Finished with... Read more about Make Today Count - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring a bird flying over beautiful flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Blue Spruce Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 68 x 97. Finished size is 4.38 in wide X 6.13 in high.

A quiet underwater moment is captured that is calm, cozy, and full of gentle ocean magic; curious seahorses drifting lazily through tall, dancing sea grass. This is one of my two contributions for XStitch the Rainbow's Beneath the Waves Collaboration using the Cottage Garden Threads - Beneath the... Read more about Anchored Tails - XStitch The Rainbow - Cross Stitch Pattern