Christmas Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Chart

Immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance of Christmas with this delightful sampler brought to you by the renowned cross-stitch brand, Oven. This exquisite piece captures the very essence of the holiday season, instantly transporting you into a world of festive cheer and joy. From its intricate details to its heartwarming imagery, this sampler is sure to ignite your holiday spirit and fill your heart with warmth.

Crafted with love and attention to detail, this pattern is not only visually stunning but also incredibly versatile. Using a carefully curated selection of 11 colors from the renowned DMC palette, the design allows you to bring your own artistic interpretation to life. You have the freedom to choose a canvas that best suits your personal preferences, whether it’s a traditional Aida fabric or something more unique and textured.

Measuring a charming 100 by 90 stitches, this sampler provides a substantial stitching area for you to create a captivating Christmas scene. From whimsical characters to cozy cottages, the design encompasses a rich tapestry of festive elements, inviting you to explore every nook and cranny. The stitch count ensures that the pattern is neither too overwhelming nor too simplistic, striking a perfect balance between challenge and enjoyment.

In terms of stitching techniques, the pattern incorporates the classic and widely used full cross-stitch, allowing you to create a seamless and polished finish. Additionally, the backstitch technique is employed to add definition and enhance certain elements of the design, giving it that extra touch of sophistication and depth.

With this sampler, you have the opportunity to embark on a creative journey, infusing each stitch with the magic and wonder of the Christmas season. As you work through the pattern, you’ll witness the imagery come to life, evoking nostalgic feelings and creating a sense of anticipation for the festivities ahead.

This pattern is made even more enticing by the fact that it is available as a free download, allowing you to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit without any additional cost. The cross-stitch community has long admired Oven for their high-quality designs and their generosity in sharing this beautiful sampler exemplifies their commitment to fostering creativity and spreading joy.

So, gather your threads, select your canvas, and let this magical sampler transport you to a world of festive enchantment. With each stitch, you’ll feel the anticipation and excitement build, as the Christmas spirit weaves its way into your heart and home.

You can download the pattern from Wizardi.

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Lately I have been feeling like all of my clothes are looking a little worn or feeling a little tired. I don’t want to buy new clothes, though, so there’s been a lot of mending, altering and adding special touches to things that otherwise might get overlooked or not worn at all.

As an example, not too long ago I added a little bit of embroidery to a T-shirt, which was a lot of fun to do and made me start eyeing all my solid-colored garments and wondering how they might look with some stitching added.

Of course you can cross stitch on garments, too, whether T-shirts or woven tops, skirts, pants and more. But it can be tricky to transfer cross stitch designs to your garment to make stitching easier.

Much like with embroidery, it’s great to use a water soluble stabilizer to keep your fabric in place while you stitch and to transfer your design (or your cross stitch grid at least) while you’re stitching. Then you just wash away the stabilizer when you’re done and it will look like the stitching has always been there.

Ashley General Handmade uses Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch, which is a product I use, too. It’s easy to use and washes away cleanly.

To make it even easier, she designed some printable cross stitch grids at different counts that you can print out to draw your own cross stitch designs, but you can also print the grid right on the Sulky, so you can stitch on top of squares and then remove them when you’re done.

Brilliant, right?

She has pages as big as 8 count and all the way down to 20 (remember: the bigger the number the smaller the stitches will be) that you can download and print to make your own designs and also use to make stitching on clothing easier. I’m definitely going to try this the next time I want to cross stitch on fabric!

You can grab her printables over at Ashley General Handmade.

[Photo: Ashley General Handmade]

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