Joshua Tree National Park Cross Stitch Kit

Includes:

• Printed set of patterns of the cross stitch design (see below for further details)
• Color Key sheet with thread count
• All thread colors required for the design
• Round embroidery hoop (plastic with wood pattern)
• Set of 3 blunt point cross stitch needles 
• Needle Threader
• 16 count aida cloth in white

 

Printed Pattern Details: (examples of printed patterns can be seen in the product images - you will receive the pattern you purchased)

1. Pattern with color blocks
2. Pattern with color symbols
3. Pattern with color blocks and symbols
4. Pattern with black and white symbols (best for use with color blindness)
5. Pattern with color crosses

 

*For help and additional resources, check out the "Getting Started" and "Tips and Tricks" tabs

 

Note: Patterns are licensed for personal use only, not for commercial use. The pattern may not be shared, copied, resold, or relicensed

New to cross stitching? Have no fear! We are here to help. Here are a couple useful tips to get you started.

 

 

Activity Hive's Guides:

Cross Stitching Guide

Video Cross Stitching Guide

 

 

1. Get your fabric ready

• Find the center of your aida by Folding it into quarters but folding the piece once, and then folding again

• Pinch the inside corner and slide the needle though the tip to mark the center

• Unfold the aida 

• Use your needle to center the aida in your hoop, and secure the fabric in the hoop.

 

2. Pick your first color!

Generally, it is easiest to start your cross stitch from the center and move outwards. This is because there is no pattern printed on your fabric and you will need to rely on counting your stitches as you work.

 

3. Cut a length of floss

• To avoid tangling and knotting, stick to cutting floss that is no longer than two fore-arm lengths (from finger tips to elbow, and then back again to your finger tips)

 

4. Separate the floss

• After cutting the floss, separate out a single strand

 

5. Thread the needle 

• Double over the strand of floss so one end has a loop and the other is the two ends 

• If the floss has fuzzy edges, give them a quick snip with a pair of sharp scissors

• Thread the two ends into the needle and pull it through until you have approximately 3-5 inches pulled through

 

Hot Tips:

• Keep a marker or pen with you to mark of the squares as you go. It will make counting and keeping track of your stitches MUCH easier. 
   

• It’s best to start with lighter colors because when you’re filling in colors next to each other, you can pull through small amounts of the adjacent color. It’s more noticeable when you're stitching a light color next to an existing dark color.



• When you’re filling in an odd shape, figure out a plan of action. Thinking about a route will help you from ending up in an inconvenient place. But also, you do you, and if you live that chaotic life - do it up.