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Bless This Mess Cross Stitch Pattern (Free PDF)

BLESS THIS MESS in bold stitched letters, framed by a round wreath of green leaves and dusty rose flowers. It is a funny, cozy piece for a kitchen, hallway or kids' room.

Size41 × 43
Colors6
Stitches351
LevelEasy

About this pattern

The design is 41 stitches wide and 43 stitches high, with 351 full cross stitches in 6 DMC colors: Black Brown (3371), Dusty Rose Ultra Dark (3350), Dusty Rose Light (3354), Yellow Green Medium (3347), Hunter Green (3346), Topaz Light (726). It is rated easy.

Finished size

FabricFinished sizeMetric
11-count3.7 × 3.9 in9.5 × 9.9 cm
14-count2.9 × 3.1 in7.4 × 7.8 cm
16-count2.6 × 2.7 in6.5 × 6.8 cm
18-count2.3 × 2.4 in5.8 × 6.1 cm

Ideas for using it

  • 4-inch hoop for the kitchen
  • Housewarming gift
  • New parents gift

Stitching tips

  • Stitch the words first, then the wreath around them.
  • The wreath is one stitch wide, so use 2 strands for good coverage.
  • On 14-count it is about 2.9 by 3.1 inches.

This pattern is free for personal use. You may sell a few finished pieces you stitched yourself; please do not share or sell the chart file. See the terms.

Bless This Mess cross stitch finished in a wooden embroidery hoop with DMC thread skeins
How it looks stitched on Aida fabric (digital mockup).

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