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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That headline pretty much describes the Under the Sea cross stitch pattern from Una Buena Pieza, which is covered with shells, fish and other creatures of the sea. It’s not intended to be an I spy, I don’t think, and most of the same kinds of animals are grouped together, but I think it would be fun for someone who didn’t stitch it to look and see what different things they can find within.

The pattern includes turtles, jellyfish, a whale, shark, ray, all sorts of fish and shells and I’m sure other things that I’m not noticing right now. Dolphins! Coral! Seagulls!

It looks like it would be super fun to stitch and fun to have on the wall during the summer months, or even hang in a kid’s room if you know a young one who loves the beach or ocean animals.

The design is 110 by 220 stitches. It comes out to about 8 by 16 inches, or 20 by 40 cm, when stitched on 14 count fabric. It calls for 19 colors.

This design looks great on light blue fabric as shown, but in the pattern listing on Etsy you’ll also see what it looks like on a darker blue and a white fabric, and they all look pretty good so you can use whatever color you like to suit your decor or your idea of what color the “ocean” should be. There’s even a customer photo that looks like it was done on a sort of tie-dyed green fabricc, which is really fun.

However you stitch it, I think this project would go faster than you imagine because there are so many fun little things to stitch. It will be hard to get bored when you can just move on to a different animal or part of the design.

Check out this pattern from Una Buena Pieza on Etsy.

[Photo: Una Buena Pieza]

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