25 Festive Cross Stitch Patterns

Look inside this issue of Just CrossStitch to find 25 festive cross-stitch projects, perfect to celebrate the holidays. An elegant Nativity pattern, a classic Santa cross-stitch design, and a charming Holly Jolly Santa Sampler await you. Prepare for the season with specialty stitches and new techniques found in the intricate Poinsettias & Hardanger, Christmas Treasures and the Hardanger Ornament Duo, while traditional cross-stitch is perfect for the fun Holiday Words Stocking and Holidays Elves projects.

With 25 projects to choose from, there’s something for every stitcher and every decor style. Whether you prefer traditional or contemporary designs, intricate details or playful motifs, this issue of Just CrossStitch has you covered. So, grab your favorite needle, select your finest threads, and let your creativity soar as you bring these holiday-themed cross-stitch patterns to life.

Whether you’re stitching for yourself or creating heartfelt gifts for loved ones, these projects will fill your home with the magic and beauty of the season. Celebrate the holidays with the artistry of cross stitch and revel in the joy of creating something truly special. Get ready to embrace the festive spirit and stitch your way to a season filled with love, warmth, and handmade charm.

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20 Snow Globe Cross-Stitch Patterns

There are so many fun ways you can go when stitching Halloween cross stitch patterns or giving your place a slightly spooky or witchy vibe any time of year. I love the look of little potion bottles, whether they’re real bottles lined up on the mantle or shelf or cross stitched versions like these.

The gorgeous Elixir of Life cross stitch pattern from Makaronka Stitch is decidedly not Halloween in its vibes, so it would be fun to stitch and display any time of year. This is also definitely not a pattern for beginners, as it uses 37 colors and 34 blends to make the beautiful colors. It also uses full and half cross stitches, back stitch and French knots. The design measures 82 by 115 stitches, which comes out to 5.8 by 8.2 inches or 14.88 by 20.86 cm on 14 count fabric.

If you’re looking for something a little smaller but still a lot of fun, check out this set of six potion bottles from MIYA Stitch. I love how each bottle seems to have its own personality, from one with a pumpkin and witch hat to one with crystals, mushrooms, or a butterfly and flower. The patterns are 60 by 88 stitches each. That’s 4.3 by 6.3 inches or 11 by 16 cm on 14 count fabric. The full set uses 26 colors and blends.

Or try this set of five mini potion bottles from Plenty of Strings. I love the colors on these and they’d look great as a set on one piece of fabric or individually stitches as shown. Each one fits in a 3-inch hoop.

These minis from Giselles Cross Stitch are really cute, too, though they are meant to be worked together as one piece. The whole pattern uses 26 colors and measures 93 by 107 stitches, which comes out to 6.6 by 7.6 inches or 16.8 by 19.4 cm on 14 count fabric. They’re perfect on black or a dark blue fabric.

I also like this bigger set of potion bottles from SamXstitch, which is meant to be stitched as a set but you could also work individual bottles in their own frames if you’d rather. The full design uses 10 colors and is 123 by 173 stitches. Taht comes out to 8.78 by 12.36 inches/22.31 by 31.39 cm on 14 count fabric.

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