It's time to party! This easy and cute birthday cross stitch pattern is perfect for sending colourful birthday wishes, but there are lots of other ways to use this pattern too...find ideas for gift tags and cake toppers plus ways you can adapt the pattern in the 'Ideas to Inspire' section of the PDF download.

This pattern is ideal for cross stitch beginners as it uses only whole cross stitches and some backstitch, but more experienced cross stitchers will still enjoy stitching the fun design and maybe even adapting it to use different colours!

✂ DESIGN DETAILS
Stitch count: 52 wide x 46 tall

Finished design size (w x h):
14 count Aida – 9.4 x 8.3 cm
16 count Aida – 8.3 x 7.3 cm
18 count Aida – 7.3 x 6.5 cm

Number of colours used: 11

Thread brand used: DMC

Type of stitches used: full cross stitches, a few fractional stitches (which can be changed to whole stitches if preferred), backstitch

The completed design shown in the photos has been stitched with DMC threads on 16 count white Aida.
** I stitch all my patterns first to make sure the end result will be fabulous, but please be aware that some screens may show the colours slightly differently than in reality. **


❤ WHAT'S INCLUDED
Once payment is accepted, a PDF instant download will be sent directly by Etsy to the email address on your Etsy account. You can also access your PDF downloads in your Etsy account; go to ‘My Account’ then ‘Purchases’ to find them.
No fabric, thread, embroidery hoops or other physical materials are included.

PDF download 1 contains;
- charts provided as black and white symbols AND symbol on coloured blocks, both with backstitch
- image of completed stitched design
- list of required thread colours (DMC) and symbol key (legend)
- Inspire me! section with ideas for using your finished piece and ways to customise it
- Printable thread organiser

PDF download 2 contains:
- beginners guide to cross stitch


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♗ COPYRIGHT
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