Eyes On The Stars in DMC - PAT0841 - Downloadable PDF

Eyes On The Stars Counted Cross Stitch Pattern by DMC – PAT0841

This free downloadable PDF embroidery pattern from the DMC Library presents a charming Eyes On The Stars (also titled Les Yeux sur l'Étoile in French) counted cross stitch design. Released as part of the official DMC pattern collection, this intermediate-level project is ideal for stitchers who are comfortable working from a colour-coded chart and are ready to add detail and dimension through the use of backstitch alongside their cross stitch work.

What Is Being Made

The finished piece is a decorative counted cross stitch embroidery featuring a star-themed motif. The dual-language title — English and French — reflects the global reach of the DMC Library and the pattern's origins as part of an internationally distributed collection. The design is intended to be stitched onto evenweave or Aida fabric and displayed as a framed piece, hoop art, or decorative textile accent.

Techniques Used

• Counted cross stitch: The primary technique, worked by counting threads on the fabric and placing X-shaped stitches according to a colour-coded symbol chart. Each symbol on the chart corresponds to a specific DMC thread colour.
• Backstitch: Used to add fine outlines, detail lines, and definition to the design. The chart is described as a coloured cross stitch chart with backstitch, meaning backstitch is an integral part of achieving the finished look rather than an optional embellishment.
• Quarter stitches (1/4 stitch): Referenced within the chart, quarter stitches allow for smoother curves and more refined edges within the motif, adding a level of detail appropriate for an intermediate skill level.

Stitches Used

• Full cross stitch – the foundational stitch forming the bulk of the design
• Backstitch – for outlining and fine detail work
• Quarter stitch (1/4 cross stitch) – for refined shaping and curved edges

Materials Referenced

• DMC stranded cotton embroidery floss – the pattern is designed specifically around DMC thread colours, with symbols on the chart corresponding to specific DMC colour numbers
• Evenweave or Aida fabric – standard ground fabric for counted cross stitch projects; the grid-based nature of the chart is designed for use with fabric that has an even, countable thread structure
• Tapestry needle – the blunt-tipped needle used for cross stitch work, which passes between fabric threads without splitting them
• Embroidery hoop or frame – recommended to keep fabric taut and stitches even while working

Skill Level and Pattern Format

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is best suited to stitchers who have moved beyond basic full cross stitch and are comfortable reading a multi-symbol colour chart, managing several thread colours, and executing backstitch with precision. The inclusion of quarter stitches adds an additional layer of technique that distinguishes this from purely beginner-level projects.

The pattern is delivered as a downloadable PDF, making it immediately accessible after download. It is offered entirely free of charge through the DMC Library. All rights are reserved by DMC, as noted within the chart itself (© DMC Library 2018, all rights reserved worldwide).

About the DMC Library

The DMC Library is the official pattern publishing arm of DMC, one of the world's most recognised manufacturers of embroidery thread. Patterns released under the DMC Library name are developed to showcase the full range and quality of DMC stranded cotton, and are typically designed to be stitched using DMC colour references for accurate colour matching and reproducibility.