Free Summer-Themed Counted Cross Stitch Patterns

Stitch this design on an Aida insert in a kitchen towel as I did, or use waste canvas to add the motif to a denim hat or jacket.

More Watermelon Crafts and Activities:

• Make Watermelon Slushies
• Make a Paper Plate Watermelon
• Make a Watermelon Basket

This happy little sun will brighten up many Cross Stitch Projects. Stitch the design on a child's romper. This design has two companion pieces, Sleepy Moon and Smiling Stars that would be cute to add too.

More Sunny Crafts and Activities:

• Decoupage Sun Bookmark
• CD Sun Catcher
• Summer Sun Poem

Make a bookmark with this chart or add the design to a book cover for all your favorite beach reads.

See more:

• Make an Easy Aida Bookmark
• More Free Bookmark Cross Stitch Charts
• Wasy Book OWork Bookmark

Use this design to embellish a Scrapbook page celebrating the fun days of summer vacation.

See Also:

• More Small Sayings
• Nautical Beach Theme Scrapbook Page
• Beach Candle Craft

Stitch several starfish on a beach towel or make a summer magnet or pin using plastic canvas.

More Information:

• Make a Pin
• Using Waste Canvas
• Starfish Crafts

Add this little Sailboat motif to a child's bathing suit cover-up, beach towel or tote.

Related Information:

• Transform a Tote
• Sailboat Quilt Pattern
• Sailboat Snack Recipe

Stitch this design and have it custom framed with your favorite beach photos.

More on Oceans:

• Make Egg Carton Sea Creatures
• Ocean Waves Quilt Pattern
• Learn About Ocean Waves

Make a summer-y card for a special friend with this simple design.

Helpful Information:

• Make a Cross Stitch Card
• Rubber Stamping Projects for Summer
• Summer Tote Bag

Stitch this little heart design for USA Patriotic events.

More Free Patriotic Projects:

• Patriotic Jewelry Projects
• Liberty Bell Chart
• Uncle Sam's Top Hat Needlepoint Chart

This little striped heart pattern is suitable for summer USA Patriotic celebrations. I finished it up as a small pin.

More Information:

• Make a Matching Bracelet
• What is Plastic Canvas?
• Start a Stitch on Plastic Canvas

Needlepoint patterns are easy to adapt for other stitching and beading projects. Cheryl has great summer-themed charts for you to stitch and enjoy. Summer Pots, shown here, is my favorite, but you may prefer one of the other motifs. You might be inspired to try out Needlepoint too and Cheryl has all the info you need to get going.