Summer Picnic PDF Pattern and Tutorial
$17.00
Summer Picnic Embroidery Pattern — Digital PDF Download
Create your own peaceful summer picnic embroidery with this detailed hand embroidery pattern. This romantic summer-inspired design features a girl in a sundress enjoying a picnic surrounded by flowers, fruit, a book, a picnic basket, a sunhat, and nature.
This is one of my more elaborate embroidery designs and is best suited for confident intermediate to advanced stitchers. The pattern includes a variety of basic and more advanced embroidery stitches, making it a beautiful project for practicing texture, color blending, and small detailed stitching.
Please note that this listing is for a digital PDF pattern only. No physical product, supplies, or finished embroidery will be shipped.
What’s Included
Your PDF pattern includes:
Full-size, ready-to-print embroidery template
DMC thread color guide
Stitch list organized by design area
Pattern transfer instructions
Stabilizer application and removal instructions
Clickable supply list featuring the materials I used
Links to the full blog tutorial and free YouTube video tutorial
The PDF does not include a full step-by-step written stitching guide. Instead, you will receive links to the detailed blog post and video tutorial, where I walk through the process and highlight important stitching techniques.
Video Tutorial
A free YouTube tutorial is included to help you stitch along. The video does not include voice-over. Instead, instructions are shown through on-screen captions, including the number of strands used, stitch types, and notes on how to execute certain techniques.
I recommend watching the video one section at a time, pausing to read the instructions, and replaying any demonstrations as needed.
Project Details
Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate
Finished design size: 5 inches wide by 6¾ inches tall
Recommended hoop size: 9-inch round hoop or slightly larger
Fabric recommendation: Light-colored cotton, linen, or cotton-linen blend
Sample fabric used: Unbleached muslin
Thread type: DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss
Stabilizer: Printable or traceable wash-away stabilizer
Pattern format: Digital PDF, ready to print
Approximate stitching time: About 4 leisurely stitching days
Stitches Used
This design uses a mix of basic and intermediate stitches, including:
Backstitch
Straight stitch
Satin stitch
Padded satin stitch
Brick stitch
Long-and-short stitch
Split stitch
Stem stitch
French knots
Chain stitch
Whipped backstitch
Basketweave stitch
Cast-on stitch
Free-form embroidery stitches
Printing Instructions
Print the pattern at 100% scale or actual size. Do not select “fit to page” unless you intentionally want to resize the design.
Important Notes
This pattern is a digital download. After purchase, you will receive the PDF file and can print it at home.
Because this is a digital product, refunds, returns, or exchanges are not available once the file has been purchased or downloaded. Please read the listing carefully before purchasing.
Terms of Use
This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not redistribute, resell, share, copy, or reproduce this pattern in any form. Commercial use and redistribution are strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
Thank you so much for supporting my work. I hope this summer picnic embroidery brings a little sunshine, nature, and handmade joy into your space.