"Life is a journey, not a destination." – Ralph Waldo Emerson. We totally agree, and in a more literal sense, you need transport to make your journey! If you too love travelling, then these travel cross stitch patterns by Jenny Barton will certainly float your boat.
In this set you’ll find a pattern for just about every mode of transport out there, so whether you love to sail the seas or dream of being whisked away on a jet, you’ll enjoy stitching these fun patterns.
Below you’ll find a number of suggestions for finishing your cross stitch too. Find out how to turn your stitching into a passport cover, greetings cards, a pencil topper, and much more!
These travel cross stitch designs were created by Jenny Barton and were originally published in The World of Cross Stitching magazine issue 272. Purchase a digital edition of the magazine to discover the rest of the issue.
Travel cross stitch pattern
Key features of travel cross stitch
- Stitch time: Approx. 2-3 hours per motif
- Stitch types: Whole cross stitch, backstitch
- Ease of stitching: Beginner
What you’ll need to make the travel cross stitch
- 14-count aida
- Threads: Stranded cotton as listed in the key
- Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle
- Extras: Cassette tape case
Download the travel cross stitch pattern
Inspiration for your travel cross stitch motifs
Are you wondering what to do with your travel motifs? We’ve got plenty of inspiration for you below!
Equine excellence - Make a card
Your horse-mad youngster will be riding high when they see this gorgeous steed! Patch him onto a square aperture card blank.
Blast off - Rocket pencil topper
Create your very own rocket-fuelled pencil topper! Back your stitching onto two layers of felt and stitch around the edges leaving the bottom open for the pencil.
Flying high - Make a passport case
This jet-setting motif will ensure your passport travels first class! Trim the design leaving two squares, and fraying the outer. Back with white paper and patch it onto your cover.
Icing on the cake - make a cake topper
Give your cupcakes added get-up-and-go with this fun pogo decoration. Cut out your design and back it with card, then attach it to a lollipop stick to make a cake poke.
Pole Position - Make a phone case
Ring the changes for the racing fan in your life with this smart new phone case! Back your design with interfacing, hem and then stitch onto a fabric case of your choice.
Sail away - Make a greetings card
Wish your friends well in their new ventures with this cute boat! Mount the design onto a single-fold card blank in pale blue.
Child’s play - Make a cube
The perfect gift for a vehicle-obsessed tot! Stitch six designs onto aida (try bright colours for added impact). Find out how to assemble your cube.
At the wheel - Make a car decoration
Recognise the driving force behind your family with this snazzy rear-view mirror decoration! Back with plain fabric of your choice for a gift to make any mum proud.
Discover travel cross stitch
Using your passions to inspire your stitching is a great way to get excited about your next project! These travel-inspired cross stitch patterns make wonderful projects for your own passion for travel or could be gifted to your globe-trotting friends.
Take a trip to the seaside with stitching
Dreaming of your next holiday? Try this beautiful beach hut card and bring a little sunshine into your home.
