Have a Merry, Masked-Up Christmas

We all know by now that this holiday season is not going to be what we are used to. But instead of complaining about all the things we’re missing, maybe we should just embrace the 2020-ness of it all and go full-on covid Christmas.

In that spirit, I bring you the very covid Christmas cross stitch ornament from Beverly Street Shop on Etsy.

This snowman is all ready for some socially distanced fun. He’d be the perfect thing to stitch for your tree and have on hand when the grandkids ask what it was like to live through this weird time.

The design is made to fit a four-inch circular hoop. They’d be perfect stocking stuffers! You can get the pattern on Etsy for $2.

[Photo: Beverly Street Shop via Etsy.]

Looking for more SNOW Crossstitch patterns? Check these out.

20+ Christmas Snowman To Cross Stitch. Get into the festive spirit with our collection of 20+ Christmas Snowman Cross Stitch Patterns. Whether you’re an experienced stitcher or just starting out, these charming designs are perfect for adding a touch of winter magic to your holiday decorations

Stitch a Snowman Bookmark Take a break from your stitching and dive into a heartwarming story with the Stitch a Snowman Bookmark pattern. This delightful design not only marks your place in your favorite books but also brings a smile to your face every time you open them

Sno-Cone Snowman Christmas Ornament Cross Stitch Pattern – Add a frosty touch to your Christmas tree with the Sno-Cone Snowman Christmas Ornament Cross Stitch Pattern. This adorable design captures the joy and whimsy of building snowmen, making it a perfect addition to your holiday decor.

Build a Snowman in Cross Stitch – Embrace the snowy wonderland with the Build a Snowman in Cross Stitch pattern. This charming design allows you to create your very own snowman scene, complete with all the classic elements that make winter so magical

Free Snowman Tree Ornament Chart Deck the halls with the Free Snowman Tree Ornament Chart. This lovely pattern provides a step-by-step guide to stitch an enchanting snowman ornament, bringing joy and cheer to your Christmas tree

Little Snowman – Discover the charm of the Little Snowman cross stitch pattern. This delightful design captures the innocence and playfulness of a snowman, making it a perfect addition to your winter-themed projects

Notforgotten Snowman Experience the timeless beauty of the Notforgotten Snowman cross stitch pattern. With its intricate details and nostalgic feel, this design captures the essence of a snowman in all its wintery glory

Happy Snowman – Meet the Happy Snowman and let his cheerful smile warm your heart. This delightful cross-stitch pattern is a joyful reminder of the magic and happiness that comes with the winter season

Baby It’s Cold Outside Cross Stitch – Baby, it’s cold outside, but that won’t stop you from stitching the Baby It’s Cold Outside Cross Stitch pattern. This charming design celebrates the coziness of winter with its adorable snowman and whimsical motifs.

The cross stitcher behind the blog Sirious Stitches is quite into biscornu.

If you’re not, a quick primer: biscornu are three-dimensional cross-stitched objects with eight points, often with an indention in the middle that makes them look a bit like doughnuts without the hole. They can be just about any size and subject you can think of. They’re often used as pincushions but can also be seasonal decor or just decoration for any time of year.

I’ve got a collection of biscornu cross stitch patterns here.

Once you’ve stitched one or several (they are a little addicting) you might wonder what you can add to them to make them even more extra.

It very much depends on the design of your biscornu and the look you are going for, but Sirious Stitches has a great post all about some of the options you might consider.

I don’t want to give you the whole list because you need to go visit and see all of their great biscornu they’ve stitched, but one really easy thing that you can do with a lot of designs is take advantage of that center indent by adding a button, beads, silk flower or another embellishment.

This is great to do just with a basic button from your stash that coordinates with the design and colors of the cross stitching, but it’s extra fun if you have a button that’s on theme, such as a leaf for a fall biscornu or a flower shaped button for a floral design. Add a jingle bell to a Christmas pattern, or a charm if you don’t have a button that coordinates.

Just this one idea is sure to get you thinking about ways to embellish biscornu (not to mention other cross stitch projects) but head over to Sirious Stitches to see all of their ideas for embellishing biscornu to make these already fun projects even more fun.

Have you ever made biscornu? I’d love to hear about it!

[Photo: Sirious Stitches]

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