Gingerbread House Cross Stitch Pattern

Indulge in the irresistible charm of the holiday season with this adorable gingerbread house cross stitch pattern presented by Anchor. Overflowing with whimsy and delight, this enchanting design is the perfect addition to your Christmas or winter decor, guaranteed to bring a touch of warmth and joy to your surroundings.

The sheer cuteness of this gingerbread house pattern is simply irresistible. From the intricately stitched details of the candy decorations to the sugary icing accents, every element exudes a sense of sweet magic. The pattern captures the essence of a cozy gingerbread house, evoking feelings of nostalgia and a longing for the comfort and warmth of home during the holiday season.

With a carefully curated selection of six vibrant colors of floss, this pattern allows you to infuse your creation with your personal touch. Each thread color has been thoughtfully chosen to showcase the rich and delectable hues of gingerbread, icing, and various confectionery delights. The combination of these colors ensures that the finished piece is a true feast for the eyes.

Working on 14 count fabric, you’ll find this pattern to be both enjoyable and manageable. The fabric’s slightly larger count makes each stitch easily discernible, allowing you to bring the gingerbread house to life with precision and clarity. This ensures that the intricate elements and delicate features of the design are beautifully rendered, resulting in a captivating finished piece.

Measuring 71 by 59 stitches, or approximately 5 by 4.25 inches, this gingerbread house pattern offers a satisfying stitching experience. The compact size of the design makes it versatile, allowing you to incorporate it into various projects. Whether you envision it as a standalone piece, a focal point on a holiday card, or an embellishment on a festive pillow or ornament, this pattern’s dimensions provide the perfect balance between detail and impact.

Anchor, a trusted name in cross-stitching, brings you this delightful pattern, ensuring that your stitching journey is both rewarding and enjoyable. Their commitment to quality and their passion for providing stitchers with beautiful designs shines through in this gingerbread house pattern.

Capture the whimsy and joy of the holiday season as you immerse yourself in the stitching process. With each precise stitch, you’ll witness the gingerbread house come alive, creating a cherished heirloom that can be admired for years to come. Whether you display it on your mantel, adorn it on a festive wreath, or gift it to a loved one, this gingerbread house cross stitch pattern is sure to become a treasured part of your holiday traditions.

So, gather your needle and thread, let your creativity run wild, and let the magic of the gingerbread house envelop you as you embark on this delightful stitching adventure.

You can download the free chart from Yarnspirations.

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A while back I made a little rainbow cross stitch pattern and I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with it, so I turned it into a patch. My idea was that it could be used on a jacket or backpack, or you could add a pin to the back and wear it temporarily on a shirt or elsewhere.

But what if you want to make your design more permanent? Is it possible to turn a piece of cross stitch into an iron-on design?

It turns out yes, it is, and Sirious Stitches has done it so I didn’t have to try to figure it out on my own.

The way they did it was by using HeatnBond, an iron-on adhesive that attaches fabrics without sewing. There was still sewing involved to finish the edges of the cross stitch fabric and make it look like a purchased patch. The post shows how to do this by hand or with your sewing machine. (I just did blanket stitch edging on mine, which doesn’t look like a “real” patch but is also a lot faster.)

Once you have the patch prepared it’s a pretty easy matter of using the fusible adhesive to the back of the patch so you can then iron it onto whatever jacket, pair of jeans, bag or whatever else you might want to add it to.

I guess I’m a little paranoid about the washability of cross stitch projects, though you could hand wash anything with an iron-on cross stitch patch as you might need to with a purchased iron-on patch, anyway. But this does look really cool and is a great option if you know you want to permanently add a cross stitch patch to a garment of bag.

Get the full tutorial over at Sirious Stitches. Would you add an iron-on cross stitch patch to something? I’d love to hear what you would use this technique for!

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