Barbara Frietchie Star Cross Stitch Pattern | Civil War Quilt Block Hoop Design (PDF)

"Named for the Civil War-era folk heroine Barbara Frietchie, this pieced star block is part of a well-loved family of named Civil War quilt blocks kept alive by historians like Barbara Brackman. Stitched in dusty antique mauve and violet, it's one of the richest colourways in this whole collection.

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
- 1 PDF cross stitch chart, colour-blocked and symbol-keyed for easy reading
- Full DMC floss colour list (3 shades)
- Suggested fabric and finishing notes

DESIGN DETAILS
- Stitch count: 72 x 72
- Finished size: 5.1"" x 5.1"" (13.1cm x 13.1cm) on 14 count aida, or 4.5"" x 4.5"" (11.4cm x 11.4cm) on 16 count aida
- Designed to fit comfortably in a 6"" hoop with fabric to spare for mounting
- Fabric: 14 or 16 count aida (cream/white recommended) — my own stitched sample is worked on 16 count for a finer, more detailed finish, but 14 count works just as beautifully and gives you a slightly larger finished piece if you'd prefer that

This listing is an INSTANT DOWNLOAD — no physical item will be posted. Your PDF chart will be available immediately after checkout, and also any time afterwards under Etsy > Purchases and Reviews. As this is a digital file, I'm unable to accept returns or exchanges once it's been downloaded.

This pattern is my own original design and is for personal, non-commercial use. You're welcome to sell finished, hand-stitched pieces made from this chart in small quantities, with credit given to The Swallow's Rose 🌹 — but please don't resell, redistribute, teach from, or share the PDF chart itself.

Thank you so much for supporting a small, one-woman stitching business — it means the world."