Cross Stitch US States Outline Map
Celebrate America with handmade patriotic map décor
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About This Design
Cross Stitch US States Map is an in-the-hoop embroidery design that stitches a cross-motif outline of the USA. This US map embroidery file is delivered in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats and includes sizes from 4 in up to 10 in to fit common hoops. Use the cross stitch US states pattern for USA outline map embroidery on pillows, kitchen towels, banners, or framed hoops. The in-the-hoop patriotic map uses 4 colors and 30,581 stitches to produce a clean, flag-inspired outline ideal for 4th of July and Americana projects.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Cross Stitch US States Outline Map is available in hoop sizes 4in, 4.5in, 5in, 6in, 7in, 8in, 9in, 10in, compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Baby Lock and other machines via PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3, uses 4 thread colors, approximately 30,581 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 4in, 4.5in, 5in, 6in, 7in, 8in, 9in, 10in
- Compatible hoops: 4x4, 5x5, 5x7, 6x10, 8x8
- Instant digital download — no physical item shipped
- Color sequence / thread color guide included
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How to Stitch This Design
- Download the ZIP and unzip following Artapli instructions (see How to unzip) and save your chosen format.
- Choose the design size (4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 in) and hoop accordingly—compatible hoops: 4x4, 5x5, 5x7, 6x10, 8x8.
- Load 4 thread colors listed in the design; total stitch count is 30,581 so ensure thread supply for full run.
- Stitch in-the-hoop: use a stable cut-away stabilizer, secure fabric tightly, follow the machine color stops for the cross-motif fills and outline.
- Trim excess stabilizer if needed, press lightly, and finish by framing in a hoop, adding backing fabric, or attaching to your project.
Embroidery Machines Supported
Works with all major home embroidery machines that accept standard formats.
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What embroidery machines work with this design?
The design is provided in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats and is compatible with popular brands such as Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina and most commercial machines that accept these formats.
How does the in-the-hoop technique work for this map design?
This is an in-the-hoop design that completes the map outline and cross-motif fills during the embroidery run; it uses 4 colors and a total of 30,581 stitches across the selected size for a finished map ready to be trimmed or framed.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Design sizes range from 4 in to 10 in and the compatible hoops are 4x4, 5x5, 5x7, 6x10 and 8x8—choose the size that best fits your project.
Is this design suitable for beginners?
This in-the-hoop map is beginner-friendly for stitchers comfortable with hooping and stabilizer basics, though the 30,581-stitch count makes it a short, steady project best for confident beginners to intermediate users.













