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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 Creatures from the Sea

Last fall I came across this cross stitch pattern for a sea turtle and I talked myself out of sharing it right away because tropical animals don’t feel like a “fall” thing, but now that it’s summer again, let’s take a look at some cross stitch patterns for creatures that live in or around the sea. 

This sea turtle design from Witch Wolf Web Creations is literally just a chart with no grid to help you count stitches or suggested colors, but I would print it out and add a grid to make it easier to stitch. You can work it in many colors as shown, or there’s also a black and white version so you could just do it in a single color. 

Stitch up some fish or a seahorse with this bundle of four tropical fish cross stitch patterns from LaSelva Design. It includes a clownfish, seahorse, moorish idol and blue tang, all of which vary in size and colors used, but they’re all really cute. 

Or you can stitch a tank’s worth of tropical fish with this project from SamXstitch. There are 22 fish in all on this project, which measures 153 by 153 stitches. On 14 count fabric that’s 10.93 inches or 27.75 cm. It uses 15 colors. 

I also love the jewel-toned fishies on this project from Velvet Pony Design. This one has seven fish and a seahorse and measures 113 by 140 stitches. That’s just over 8 by 10 inches or 20.5 by 25.4 cm on 14 count fabric, though you can make it smaller with a higher fabric count. It calls for 24 colors. 

This vintage design from Past Pattern Palooza Co has a whole school of little fish. The design is 120 by 260 stitches and uses 30 colors. It measures 8.57 by 18.57 inches (21.7 by 47.2 cm) on 14 count fabric. The pattern notes say there are 69 designs in total, an individual fish range from 1.5 to 3 inches, or 4.5 to 8 cm. 

You can stitch up a whole tropical world complete with coral using this design from Easy Stitching Outlet (though I don’t think this one is particularly easy). At 219 by 95 stitches, on 14 count fabric it will come out to 15.6 by 6.8 inches, or 39.73 by 17.24 cm.