Steamboat Serenade – Missouri – US State Postage Stamp Series

Pattern details

Bring the mighty Missouri River to your hoop! This vintage-style pixel cross stitch pattern features a classic postage stamp design of the Missouri River — complete with a historic paddle boat steaming down the water. It captures the 19th-century charm of river travel, making it perfect for fans of Americana, steamboat history, and stitchers collecting all 50 states.🚢 🌊 Fun Fact: In the 1800s, the Missouri River was a major highway for paddle steamers. These boats carried goods, mail, and settlers westward — turning St. Louis into the “Gateway to the West” and fueling trade deep into the American frontier. 🚂 Bonus: Includes 3 unique border styles — classic perforated edge, scalloped edge, and bold block frame — so your island design is framed just the way you like it. You will receive three PDFs for instant download: • Full cross-stitch pattern PDF with three symbol styles • Pattern Keeper compatible version • 1-page mobile/tablet friendly pattern for easy stitching on the go Pattern Details: Stitch count per stamp: 33 x 42 stitches, 11 colors. Includes backstitches and half stitches: • 14 ct Aida: 6.0 x 7.6 cm (2.4 x 3.0 in.) • 18 ct Aida: 4.7 x 5.9 cm (1.8 x 2.3 in.) • 22 ct Aida: 3.8 x 4.8 cm (1.5 x 1.9 in.) Please Note: • This is a digital pattern only — no physical materials included • Colors may appear slightly different depending on your screen or printer • Designed for 2–3 strands on white or light Aida cloth • For personal use only Relive the golden age of riverboats — one stitch at a time! 🧵📮

Collection

Subversive Stitches

Included files

Full chart, 1-page, Pattern Keeper, Color key

Pattern Keeper compatibility

Pattern Keeper file included

Format

Single PDF pattern

Delivery

Instant digital PDF download

Digital download only. No physical kit, fabric, hoop, or floss is shipped.