Coastal Treasures 02: Bicycle at the Beach — A Free Coastal Cross Stitch Pattern
Some memories feel like sunshine.
Coastal Treasures 02: Bicycle at the Beach was inspired by one of those golden childhood moments — the kind that smells like salt air and sounds like tires humming along a quiet summer road.
When I was young, I won a coloring contest at a local drugstore and the prize was a bicycle. Since I already had one at home, my mother suggested we take the new bike up to our family beach cabin on Camano Island. That blue bicycle — complete with a basket of bright plastic flowers — became part of so many summer afternoons.
I remember riding along the road that ran parallel to the beach, sunshine on my shoulders, waves nearby, and that feeling of freedom only childhood summers can hold.
This design is a stitched tribute to those breezy, carefree days.
About the Design
This beach cottage inspired pattern features:
- A blue bicycle resting against a half wall at the beach
- A front basket overflowing with white wildflowers
- A matching pot of flowers perched on the wall
- Waves cresting gently along the shoreline
- A bright blue sky filled with billowing clouds
The mood is peaceful, nostalgic, and quietly joyful — perfect for coastal décor lovers or anyone who treasures summer memories by the sea.
Pattern Details
Pattern Name: Coastal Treasures 02: Bicycle at the Beach
Design Sizes:
- 630 × 450 stitches
- 315 × 225 stitches (smaller version with less detail)
Fabric: Suitable for any count (18-count recommended for crisp detail)
Thread: 99 DMC colors
Skill Level: Intermediate to experienced stitchers
Coverage: Full coverage
Stitches Used: Full cross stitches only
With rich color blending and full coverage detail, this piece offers a deeply satisfying stitching experience — ideal for stitchers who enjoy immersive projects.
The Story Behind This Piece
There’s something special about a childhood summer at the beach.
Camano Island felt like a world away from ordinary routines. The days stretched long, the air smelled like salt and sunshine, and that little blue bicycle carried me up and down the quiet road beside the water.
The basket on the front always made me smile — it felt fancy and grown-up somehow. Even now, when I think of summer, I picture that bike leaning against the dike with wildflowers nearby and the ocean just beyond.
I hope stitching this piece brings you a little bit of that same carefree calm.
📥 Download the Free Pattern
You can download Coastal Treasures 02: Bicycle at the Beach below:
How to Download:
- Click the link above to open the Google Drive folder.
- Click the file you would like to download.
- Select the Download icon (or right-click → Download).
- Save the file to your computer or device.
- Download Coastal Treasures 02 315 x 225 Large Print Pattern
- Download Coastal Treasures 02 315 x 225 for Pattern Keeper
- Download Coastal Treasures 02 630 x 450 Large Print Pattern
- Download Coastal Treasures 02 630 x 450 for Pattern Keeper
These previews allows you to see the detail, chart clarity, and overall layout before you begin stitching.
Ways to Finish This Piece
This design was made for relaxed, light-filled spaces. Here are a few finishing ideas:
- Frame it in white, driftwood, or soft blue tones for a beach cottage look
- Display it in a coastal guest bedroom or sunroom
- Add it to a summer seasonal décor rotation
- Create a matching display with other pieces in the Coastal Treasures series
The calming color palette pairs beautifully with light woods, woven textures, and soft natural fabrics.
Part of the Coastal Treasures Collection
This design is the second in my growing Coastal Treasures series — a collection inspired by seaside memories, beach cottage charm, and the peaceful rhythm of ocean life.
More coastal designs are on the way, and I’d love for you to follow along.
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Happy stitching,
Andrea at Goofin’ Off Around the Block
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