Quilt

About the Design

This chart takes its cue from traditional patchwork, arranging bold X shapes across a grid of squares framed in alternating black and green borders. Each block shows a simple diagonal cross worked in either soft pink or forest green against a white ground, with a matching center square that ties the motif together. Laid out in a five by five arrangement, the repeating blocks create a quilt-like rhythm that reads clearly from a distance, making it a satisfying piece to hang as a sampler or use as the start of a larger project.

Skill Level and Time

Rated beginner friendly, this design relies on straightforward full stitches with no fractional or specialty techniques, so it's a comfortable starting point for anyone new to counted cross stitch. The 50 by 50 grid totals 1,300 stitches, a manageable count that most stitchers can complete in roughly 11 hours, whether tackled in a single weekend or spread across a few relaxed evenings.

Palette and Materials

Only four colors are needed to bring the pattern to life: black for the sashing, white for the background, and two accent shades of pink and green for the X motifs and borders. This limited palette keeps thread changes minimal and makes the project easy to prep, while still delivering a graphic, high-contrast finish that suits a modern quilt-inspired display piece.