Variable Star Cross Stitch Pattern | Civil War Quilt Block, Americana Hoop Design (PDF)

"A gentler cousin of the Ohio Star, the Variable Star swaps sharp points for a softer, more open silhouette. This colourway leans into muted old gold and blue-green — warm, quiet, reproduction-fabric tones that sit beautifully alongside the rest of this sampler 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: 45 x 45
- Finished size: 3.2"" x 3.2"" (8.2cm x 8.2cm) on 14 count aida, or 2.8"" x 2.8"" (7.1cm x 7.1cm) on 16 count aida
- Designed to fit comfortably in a 4"" 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."