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Jingle All the Way Cross Stitch Ornament

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Immerse yourself in the delightful world of cross stitching with this charming ornament pattern. Its whimsical design is sure to bring joy and excitement to your stitching journey. What sets this pattern apart is its unique color scheme, deviating from the traditional Christmas colors of reds and greens. Instead, it features a playful combination of oranges and blues, infusing a refreshing and contemporary twist into your holiday decor. Of course, the beauty of cross stitch lies in its versatility, so feel free to unleash your creativity and personalize the colors to suit your preferences. Whether you choose to embrace the original color scheme or explore a more traditional palette, this pattern promises hours of stitching enjoyment.

For an added touch of festive cheer, consider incorporating the words “jingle all the way” into your design. With their merry and lively connotation, these words perfectly capture the spirit of the holiday season. Embroider them below the ornament using gold thread for a sparkling effect that will elevate your finished piece. Alternatively, if you prefer a simpler approach, you can focus solely on stitching the ornament itself, allowing its intricate details and captivating design to take center stage.

Rated for intermediate stitchers, this pattern offers an exciting challenge that will keep you engaged throughout the stitching process. With seven colors used, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment with various shades and create depth in your artwork. To make it even more accessible, the pattern is available as a free chart from DMC, a trusted and reputable source for cross stitch enthusiasts.

Download the chart, gather your threads, and embark on a stitching adventure that promises to bring warmth and cheer to your holiday season. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just beginning your cross stitching journey, this sweet ornament pattern will undoubtedly be a source of delight and a treasured addition to your festive decorations. Get ready to embrace the joy of stitching and let your creativity shine!

You can download the free chart from DMC.

[Photo: DMC.]

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Cross Stitch Patterns Fit for a Pool Party

I don’t know why it still surprises me that there are cross stitch patterns available for almost anything you can think of. I wasn’t looking for pool themed cross stitch patterns, but in scrolling around Etsy looking more generally for summer cross stitch patterns, I found a lot of pool patterns so I figured I should share them.

I love the colors in these designs, almost as cool as sliding into the pool on a hot day.

The first one I found was Pool Party by Milky Stitch. It features someone lounging in the pool, someone lounging next to the pool, and some fun accessories you might need for a day at the pool. It uses 20 colors and was designed for 11 count fabric, which means it comes out to 12.2 by 8.2 inches, or 31 by 21 cm.

Pastel Pool from Stitch Me Good Designs looks like it would fit right in with Pool Party on a gallery wall. This one uses seven colors and 14 count fabric and fits in a 7-inch hoop. 

Speaking of gallery walls, if you want a room full of summer sun and pool themed cross stitch, check out this trifecta of pool designs from Craft Bundle Lab. There’s a women floating in a pool with a large hat, a float in a pool and several floats and pool toys in another pool with a fun checkerboard bottom. Each design uses 12 colors and they are about 14.6 inches/37 cm square worked on 14-count fabric.

This designs from Cross Stitchers United shows three people floating in a pool in different ways. This one has cross stitched water, or you can stitch it on blue fabric and save yourself some time. As shown it uses nine colors and is 94 by 94 stitches, which is 6.7 inches or 17 cm square on 14-count fabric.

The Swimmers in a Pool cross stitch pattern from Thread Nova Studios is delightful. It’s stitched with everyone wearing red suits, but you could change up some of them — or even just one of them — to change the look of the project. This one uses 14 colors and is 200 by 200 stitches. That’s about 14.3 inches/36.3 cm on 14 count fabric, though the pattern includes sizing for other stitch counts, too.

And finally the pool pattern from The Lady at Home just makes you wish you could jump right into it. The pool with floats looks super inviting, and it is stitched on 14-count fabric with a finished size of 5 by 7 inches/12.7 by 17.8 cm.