🌞 Brighten your stitching (and your walls!) with this Smiling Daisy “Sunshine” cross stitch pattern. Featuring a happy daisy face layered over the bold words “SUN” and “SHINE”, this design combines playful positivity with a distressed, retro grunge texture for a fun, modern look.
The colorful letter blocks and weathered effect give this piece a cool vintage-poster feel, while the smiling flower keeps it lighthearted and joyful. Designed as a partial coverage pattern, it stitches up quickly and makes a perfect statement piece for craft rooms, kids’ spaces, or anywhere you need a little sunshine.
This instant downloadable pdf is an ideal beginner pattern with an easy cross stitch chart. In addition, a Pattern Keeper, Markup R-XP and iBook compatible pattern is included.
BONUS – STASH-FLEXIBLE MULTI-BRAND FLOSS CHART
Includes conversions for 14 brands, 3 kit palettes, and Diamond Dotz®—perfect for stash usage and substitutions.
Please note this Smiling Daisy Counted Cross Stitch PDF Pattern is a digital item and does NOT include fabric or threads.
📏 Design Details:
- Stitch Count: 160 x 160 Stitches
- Used Area: 14 ct (29,0 x 29,0 cm) (11,4 x 11,4 in.)
- Coverage: Partial
- Palette: DMC – Used: 10 colors (2 strands)
- Fabric Suggestion: 14ct Aida (works on 16/18/20/25ct as well)
- Stitches: Full cross stitches
- Skill Level: Beginner / Intermediate
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✨ What’s Included:
Color Printing PDF file for printing (“ColPrint”):
- Cover page with image of complete design
- Color block chart with symbols
- Design size details
- DMC thread list and color symbol key
- Thread keeper
Black & White PDF file for printing (“BWPrint”):
- Cover page with image of complete design
- Black and white block chart with symbols
- Design size details
- DMC thread list and symbol key
Pattern Keeper, Markup R-XP & other markup app file (“PK”)
Tablets file for iBook (“Tablet”):
- Cover page with image of complete design
- 1 full page PDF Color block chart with symbols
Bonus “Stash-Buster” Chart:
- Includes floss conversions for 14 major brands, 3 kit color sets, and Diamond Dotz® equivalents — so you can stitch using what you already own.
🌞 Perfect For:
• Cheerful wall art
• Craft rooms & studios
• Retro or modern décor
• Positive quote lovers
• Quick, satisfying stitching projects
📎 Please Note:
• This is a digital download only — no physical product will be shipped
• Files are available immediately after purchase via your Etsy account
• A PDF reader is required to open the files
🧵 Stitcher Tip:
This design looks fantastic on white or light neutral Aida to really let the colors and distressed texture pop.
🌼 Stitch a little sunshine and let this smiling daisy brighten your day!
