Psalm 28:7 - PDF

Psalm 28:7 Cross Stitch Pattern – PDF Download by Kooler Design Studio

This downloadable PDF pattern, Psalm 28:7 (KDS# 1490), is an original Kooler Classic Charts design created by Sandy Orton for Kooler Design Studio, Inc. It is a decorative cross stitch piece featuring the inspirational text of Psalm 28:7, making it a meaningful and faith-based embroidery project suited for home décor, framing, or gifting. The design is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an accessible project for those new to counted cross stitch as well as a satisfying stitch for more experienced needleworkers looking for a focused, scripture-themed piece.

What Is Being Made

The finished piece is a decorative embroidery design centered on the biblical verse Psalm 28:7. Once stitched and finished — whether framed, mounted, or displayed in a hoop — it serves as a beautiful piece of faith-inspired wall art or a heartfelt handmade gift. The design has a classic, timeless aesthetic consistent with the Kooler Classic Charts collection.

Design Dimensions and Stitch Count

The pattern offers a stitch count of 60 stitches wide by 88 stitches high, giving stitchers flexibility across a range of fabric counts. Finished design sizes vary depending on the fabric count chosen:

• 10 Count fabric: approximately 6w × 8¾h inches
• 14 Count fabric: approximately 4¼w × 6⅜h inches
• 16 Count fabric: approximately 3¾w × 5½h inches
• 18 Count fabric: approximately 3⅜w × 4⅞h inches

As recommended in the pattern, stitchers should add 4–6 inches to each measurement when cutting fabric to allow adequate border for framing or finishing.

Recommended Materials and Fabric

The design is specified to be stitched on 14 Count Antique White Aida cloth, which is the standard recommended fabric for this pattern. Aida cloth is the most popular fabric choice for counted cross stitch due to its evenly woven, easy-to-count grid structure, making it particularly well-suited for beginners. The Antique White colorway lends a warm, vintage quality to the finished piece that complements scripture and decorative designs beautifully.

The pattern uses embroidery floss, with specific strand counts called out for each stitch type as detailed below. A full floss and symbol listing is included within the PDF chart.

Techniques and Stitches Used

This pattern incorporates several classic embroidery techniques commonly found in counted cross stitch work. Each technique adds texture, detail, and dimension to the finished design:

• Full Cross Stitches: Worked using 3 strands of embroidery floss, these form the primary body of the design, filling in color and shape across the Aida grid.
• Quarter Stitches (¼ Stitches): Also worked with 3 strands, quarter stitches allow for more refined curves and detailed edges within the design, adding visual precision to lettering and decorative elements.
• Backstitching: Worked with either 1 or 2 strands of floss depending on the area, backstitching is used to outline shapes, define lettering, and add fine detail lines that give the design crispness and clarity. It is one of the most important finishing techniques in cross stitch.
• French Knots: Worked with 1 or 3 strands of floss, French knots are small, raised, knotted stitches that add tactile texture and decorative dot accents to the composition. They are a hallmark of detailed embroidery work and add a handcrafted, dimensional quality to the piece.

Pattern Format and Usage

This is a downloadable PDF pattern, meaning it can be accessed immediately after purchase and printed at home for personal use. The chart is published by Kooler Design Studio, Inc., based in Lafayette, CA, and is protected under copyright © 2