Spring Collection - PDF

Kooler Classic Charts Spring Collection – Cross Stitch Embroidery Pattern (KDS# 1115) by Kooler Design Studio

The Spring Collection (KDS# 1115) is a charming set of cross stitch embroidery decorations designed by Kooler Design Studio, Inc., a well-established independent design house based in Lafayette, California. Released in 2013 and available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern is ideal for beginner to intermediate stitchers who want to celebrate the season with colorful, handcrafted embroidered pieces. The designs are intended as decorative projects, making them perfect for seasonal home décor, framed artwork, greeting card inserts, or handmade gifts.

What Is Being Made

The Spring Collection features a series of spring-themed decorative cross stitch designs. Each finished piece is worked on fabric and can be displayed as a standalone decoration or incorporated into a larger seasonal display. The cheerful color palette and seasonal motifs make these designs well suited for Easter, springtime celebrations, or general warm-weather home accents. The collection is presented as a classic Kooler chart, meaning the designs are rendered in a clean, easy-to-follow grid format with a comprehensive floss and symbol listing.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several fundamental counted cross stitch embroidery techniques, all of which are well within reach of a beginner stitcher. The combination of techniques adds texture, dimension, and fine detail to the finished designs:

• Full Cross Stitches – The primary technique used to fill in the main areas of each design, creating solid blocks of color across the fabric grid.
• Quarter Cross Stitches (1/4 Stitches) – Used to refine curves and edges, giving the motifs a smoother, more polished outline where a full cross stitch would be too large.
• Backstitch – Applied as a single strand to add fine outlines, detail lines, and definition to the motifs, bringing crispness and clarity to the finished embroidery.
• French Knots – Worked with a single strand to add small, raised decorative dots of texture, often used for eyes, flower centers, or other fine accent details.

Counted cross stitch is a form of embroidery in which each stitch is placed over a precise number of fabric threads or canvas holes, following a charted grid. This method allows even beginners to achieve consistent, professional-looking results by simply counting squares on the chart and matching them to the fabric weave.

Stitches Used

• Full Cross Stitch – worked with 3 strands of embroidery floss
• Quarter Cross Stitch (1/4 Stitch) – worked with 3 strands of embroidery floss
• Backstitch – worked with 1 strand of embroidery floss for fine, precise detailing
• French Knots – worked with 1 strand of embroidery floss for small, textured accent points

Materials – Fabric

The design is specified to be stitched on 14 Count White Aida cloth. Aida is the most popular fabric choice for counted cross stitch, featuring an even, open weave with clearly defined holes that make it easy to place each stitch accurately. The 14 count designation means there are 14 stitches per inch, producing a medium-scale finished design that is comfortable to work with and easy to see — an excellent choice for beginners. The pattern instructs stitchers to add 4 to 6 inches to each design measurement when cutting the fabric, ensuring enough border for framing or finishing.

Materials – Embroidery Floss

The Spring Collection uses a wide and vibrant range of DMC embroidery floss colors, reflecting the fresh, bright tones of the spring season. The full floss list includes the following DMC thread colors:

• DMC 208 – dark lavender (cross stitch and backstitch)
• DMC 209 – medium lavender
• DMC 211