Chart: Île de Ré, Cross Stitch Pattern

Between salt marshes, villages with colorful shutters, and sun-drenched beaches, Île de Ré possesses a timeless charm that has always captivated lovers of the Atlantic coast. This luminous land, where sea and sky seem to merge, offers peaceful landscapes conducive to relaxation and escape.

This collection of two cross-stitch creations showcases one of the island's most iconic symbols: the famous Phare des Baleines (Lighthouse of Whales). The first motif depicts an elegant summer scene where a cyclist enjoys long sunny days at the foot of the lighthouse. The second features a graphic motif inspired by wheat stalks and the island's natural landscapes, ideal for creating an original keyring with a marine touch.

Presented here as a glasses case and keyring, these designs also make charming projects to adapt for everyday accessories, pouches, bags, or decorative items. They will bring a touch of vacation and sea air to all your creations.

The designs were stitched on DMC Aida fabric, 5.5 stitches/cm, color 168. This fabric provides excellent detail definition while preserving the soft gradations that characterize this collection inspired by the seaside. You can also create these designs on 11 threads/cm linen fabric stitched over 2 warp and 2 weft threads. The resulting dimensions will be identical. Ecru, sand, or very light blue shades particularly complement the maritime and luminous world of Île de Ré.

The charts are printed with symbols and colors (DMC reference) on 6 pages.

Pattern size:

• "Les bottes en Ré" Keyring: 50 × 27 stitches, or approximately 9.1 × 4.9 cm
• "Le Phare des Baleines" Glasses Case: 56 × 96 stitches, or approximately 10.2 × 17.5 cm
• Dimensions calculated for embroidery on 11 threads/cm linen stitched over 2 warp and 2 weft threads or on 5.5 stitches/cm Aida fabric