Christmas Ornament Cross-Stitch Patterns

I love adding handmade elements to gifts, even when the gift itself isn’t completely homemade. These little Christmas ornament hoops would be great to use as decorations for a gift bag or present.

One of them looks like a quilt block, which would be great in different colors at any time of year to use as a little decoration for a gift or to keep in your craft space.

The patterns use three-inch hoops and the pom-pom trim is adorable, but you could also just paint the hoop or wrap it in ribbon for a different look.

You can grab the free patterns from Flamingo Toes.

[Photo: Flamingo Toes.] Looking for more Christmas Cross Stitch patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

Cross-stitch Quilt Pattern Roundup –

Discover an array of patterns that beautifully merge these two beloved crafts, allowing you to create stunning quilt-inspired designs with your needle and thread. Get ready to embark on a stitching journey that combines the cozy warmth of quilts with the timeless appeal of cross-stitch.

Summer Mosaic Quilt Cross Stitch Pattern – Celebrate the vibrant energy of summer with our Summer Mosaic Quilt Cross Stitch Pattern. Inspired by the intricate patterns and colors found in traditional quilts, this design captures the essence of the season in a captivating mosaic of stitches. Let the warmth of summer radiate from your stitching as you create a masterpiece that showcases the beauty of quilting artistry in cross-stitch form.

Stitch a Quilt-Inspired Pumpkin – This charming design combines the coziness of quilts with the iconic symbol of fall—the pumpkin. Stitch by stitch, bring this delightful pumpkin to life, adorned with quilt-inspired patterns that add a touch of handmade charm to your seasonal decor

This Flamingo Quilt Would Make a Cute Cross Stitch – If you’re a fan of both quilting and cross-stitching, you’ll adore our Flamingo Quilt cross-stitch pattern. Inspired by the whimsical charm of quilts, this design features a delightful flamingo motif that exudes elegance and playfulness. Bring this cute and quirky design to life with your needle and thread, allowing the beauty of quilting to shine through in your cross-stitch masterpiece.

Mini Quilt Block Pattern Project – These pint-sized quilt-inspired designs are perfect for adding a touch of charm to various projects, from embellishing clothing and accessories to creating unique patches for quilts or pillows. Dive into the world of quilting through the art of cross-stitch, and let your creativity soar with these delightful mini quilt blocks.

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Make Your Hoops Prettier to Use as Frames

I have never stitched a greeting card, but I kind of like the idea of it. It’s a card and a gift all in one, and hopefully one the recipient will hang onto for years to come.

This collection of easy and colorful greeting card cross stitch patterns from Susan Bates (via Gathered) are a great place to start if you want to stitch your own greeting cards.

These text-based designs cover a lot of card-sending events, such as:

get well soon
happy birthday
thank you
thinking of you
congratulations
anniversary
new home
good luck

The lettering is done in gradients and there are other details like hearts and stars, a house key and a gift, depending on the text. There are full cross stitches and back stitch on all of the cards, and they use 15 colors for the cross stitching and six for the back stitching (and just two colors are used for both, so it’s 19 colors total).

The designs vary a bit in size but the biggest one is 52 by 67 stitches, which comes out to 3.75 by 4.75 inches or 9.5 by 12 cm when worked on 14 count fabric or 28 count evenweave. The text suggests beads are also used in the patterns but there’s no note of them in the key, so go wild and add some beads if you like.

Designs are worked on a price of 6 by 8 inch/15 by 20 cm fabric and then mounted to a card with a colorful baking piece of card stock behind it. This is easy to assemble with whatever cardstock greeting cards you have on hand.

You can get the free charts as a PDF from Gathered.

Have you ever stitched your own greeting cards? I’d love to hear about it, or let me know if these inspire you to try.

[Photo: Susan Bates via Gathered]

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