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Christmas cheer in town
Large but super easy-to stitch on 25ct Lugana fabric, this cityscape has a central European feel, where houses are painted bright colors and the town center fills with cheer as Christmas approaches. We love the simple subdued palette chosen by Barbara Ana, with scandinavian blue, mustard and terra-cotta. The cross stitch pattern is, as always, filled with interesting detail, a real pleasure to stitch.
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Crack a joke with Barbara Ana
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3-dimensional stitching: Why not give it a try with Faby Reilly?
Two sorts of beautiful golden threads, one smooth and shiny, one thicker with a delightful "bead" effect, embellish this Christmas design by Faby Reilly. The technique used is quite simple: a couching stitch on a plain cross stitch base. Part of the Quick Challenge Masterclasses, the designer takes you by the hand, so you know every tip and trick of this very effective needlework technique.
More patterns with Christmas Trees by Faby Reilly
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All the way from Norway
We can't tell for sure if Santa really lives close to the Artic Pole, but we can assure you that these lovely gold designs surrounding his crew are from Norway, named after the moutaineous Hardanger area where this specific kind of Needlework was practiced. If you've never tried Hardanger before, here's a wonderful occasion to have a go, with a fun design and guided by Faby Reilly's excellent tutorials.
More patterns with Santa
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In the run up to Christmas
As Christmas gets closer, why not treat yourself with some quick and easy stitching, such as this charming advent calendar brought to you by Kateryna of Stitchy Princess.
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Christmas in the Woods
Lesley Teare's latest cross stitch release pictures all the woodland animals busying themselves in preparation for the Christmas party. The owl, reindeer and deer are dressed in their finest attire, the rabbit and squirrel are bringing gifts and ornaments while the robin entertains them all with cheerful Christmas carols.
More patterns with Christmas Pets and Animals
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More Christmas Ornaments
We carry a huge selection of cross stitch Christmas ornaments, it runs several pages long. Here's just a tiny selection. Click on the bottom link to review them all.
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Fun hand-made projects and ideas for Christmas
Our designers have come up with a number of creative ideas and projects to cross stitch for Christmas, including Advent calendars and decorative boxes, but many other unique ideas such as a hot waterbottle cover or a Christmas tree skirt! Here's a small selection. Click on the link further down to view them all.
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Glory to the Newborn King
As the angels joyfully announce the birth of Christ, Mary bears a peaceful look, hands joined in prayer. We love Ukrainian designer Kateryna's interpretation of the Holy family and the visitors come to pay tribute, following the Star of Bethlehem. A cross stitch chart by Stitchy Princess.
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Cat-chy christmas Quotes
Fun cat and kitten motifs with catchy quotes, ideal for greeting cards or small Christmas ornaments. Delight your cat-lover friends with a hand stitched card sent with all your love. Cross stitch chart designed by Lesley Teare.
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Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!
A delightful new Christmas cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana, portraying her favorite in Santa's awesome team of reindeer. Lady Dancer is pictured wearing a warm woolen sweater, red of course. Powdery snow is falling from her antlers where a tiny village is nested. The date 1823 featured in the cross stitch medallion refers to the year the author of the poem, Clement Clarke Moore, wrote the story initially titled A Visit from St. Nicholas.
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Dancer | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs |
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New Christmas releases by Barbara Ana
This pair of ornament size patterns can fit into a small hoop. You will recognize designer Barbara Ana's unmistakable style in the depiction of the sleepy village , the pretty quaker motifs appearing in the snow, Assisi style, and the beautiful detail of the miniature reindeer.
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Holy Night | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs |
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Christmas, Scandinavian style
Each designer has a special way of celebrating Christmas. We love the way Lesley Teare pays tribute to the joyful season in her very own special way: in white and gold, with white deer dancing under an ornate tree, squirrels running in its bare limbs and a pair of doves carrying a message of peace.
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