Cross Stitch the National Parks in Tiny Form

September 6, 2025 by Sarah White

I love little cross stitch patterns, but it’s especially fun when a small cross stitch design has a lot of detail going on. That’s the case with this collection of national parks cross stitch patterns from Stitchin Madness.

This isn’t really a pattern, it’s a full-on book with designs for all 63 of the national parks in the United States (which includes the Virgin Islands). Each design is unique and shows a distinctive feature or the park or what the landscape there looks like.

The book includes a full table of contents and numbered pages to make it easy to find the design you want to make.

Each design is 40 by 40 stitches without the park name included, and 40 by 50 stitches if you add the name. They’re designed for 14 count fabric and if you make all of them you’ll use 72 colors, though each individual pattern uses a lot fewer colors than that.

These would be so fun to make as you visit different parks, or make the whole set to frame together if you’re a big travel person who loves the national parks. They’d also be fun as greeting cards or even ornaments for your tree with the year you visited added to it somewhere.

The photo above shows a nice collection of some of the patterns in hoops, but I could see them done in little frames as well. This should give you a taste for what the designs look like and might even include your favorite park (mine is Acadia because I went there on my honeymoon; it isn’t on here but you can see it on the product page.

If you’re ready to stitch the national parks, or even just a handful of them, check out this pattern book from Stitchin Madness on Etsy. I’d love to know which national park is your favorite or what you would stitch up first!

[Photo: Stitchin Madness]

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The design features an abstract layout of arches, circles, and soft color blocking—very mid-century modern, very Pinterest-worthy. It’s the kind of piece that looks way more complicated than it actually is, which is exactly what I love about punch needle. You get serious visual impact without the stress of mastering complex techniques.

Because it’s a DMC free pattern, you get a full color guide, material list, and simple instructions to follow. It’s designed to pair with their Nova Vita recycled cotton yarn, which not only gives it gorgeous texture but also makes this a sustainable stitch—always a win in my book.

This one’s a bit larger than your average punch needle project, so it’s great if you want something a little more substantial to hang proudly on the wall. I’d recommend using a non-slip hoop or stretcher frame for better tension, especially if this is your first time doing something wall-hanging size.

What’s fun about this design is that you can absolutely personalize it. Switch up the color palette to match your space, or even shrink it down for a smaller framed piece. It’s surprisingly versatile and would make a fantastic handmade gift for a housewarming or new apartment.

In short: if you love clean lines, calming tones, and a big “wow” for minimal effort, this wall hanging project is a must-try. It’s relaxing to stitch and gives you something beautiful (and functional) at the end.

Let me know if you give it a go—I’d love to see your take on it!