This time of year generally calls for vampire bats, but let's not forget about their flying-fox- cousins, the fruit bats! Fruit bats love fruit (figs being a favorite), nectar, and flowers. The bats themselves were quite a challenge to design, but I really had fun with them!
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needlearts featuring a nutcracker with two Christmas geese!
Model stitched on 36 count Vintage Country Mocha and 36 count Peppercorn by Colour and Cotton using DMC floss. Stitch count is 130w x 130h. Finished size is approx. 7.22 in wide X 7.22 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needle and Scissors featuring Mrs. Claus on a bird going to help Santa Claus for Christmas!
The pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Country Mocha fabric using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts and DMC floss. Stitch count is 90 x 73. Finished Size is 5 in wide X 4.06 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needle and Scissors featuring Santa Claus riding a bird to deliver toys for Christmas!
The pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Country Mocha fabric using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count is 90 x 73. Finished size is 4.5" x 3.65".
Bask in the warm glow of the holidays with this elegant design by Satsuma Street featuring a cozy couple and sparkling candles.
Stitched on 28 count Christmas Red by Wichelt using DMC threads. Stitch count is 107W x 68H. Finished size: 7.5" x 5" when stitched on 14 count or 28 count over two threads.
Gingerbread Express Christmas is a series of nine charts. Each chart stitch count is 42 x 50 stitches.
To Stitch 1 chart, you need a 1- 14-count 9 x 12 piece of fabric to stitch one chart.
The series' total stitch count is 378 x 450, so you would need a piece of fabric at least 33" x 39". Finished Size is 27 in wide X 32.14 in high for full series.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring Santa Claus at a Christmas tree farm with the phrase "St. Nick's tree farm"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 98 x 124. Finished size approx 7" x 8.9".
Did you know that a group of cardinals is called a "radiance?" This year the holiday card features radiant cardinals enjoying a gingerbread bird house! I couldn't decide which version I liked best so I included both.
For this designer: The latest in the "Scrapbook" collection with Lindy Stitches, this features our household pets enjoying the holiday season! And although I've shown the bunny enjoying a carrot, I've learned that they think bananas are the ultimate treat.
Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring nine Christmas ornaments with Santa Claus, gnomes. trees, and many more Christmas decorations!
Witches need to organize their essential items just like anyone else. Easy to see, easy to use! Stitch count is 123 x 70 stitches, with 30 DMC colors and was stitched on hand dyed cream linen
All is Bright is an original cross stitch pattern from Whilst Iris Naps Designs that can be made into a drum finish. The pattern comes in 2 design sizes and the alternative "smaller" version may suit a number of other finishing options.
Cross stitch pattern from Frony Ritter Designs featuring four adorable Christmas stocking shaped ornaments!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Perforated Paper or 28 Ct Allen Linen by Grace Notes Fabrics using DMC and Rainbow Gallery threads. Mill Hill bead substitute for White, Red, Green, and Gold. Stitch count is 30 x 35.
Bell joins the whole line-up of Block Party charts this month! This former class piece gives us a peek into the North Pole workshop as the bell ringers practice their carols.
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 28 ct Antique White Cashel with DMC floss. Stitch Count: side panel 34 x 232, top & bottom (2 pieces) 58 x 58.
Someone has been shopping! A festive red car topped with gifts sits outside a darling house with a candy striped roof. This scene fits perfectly into Christmas tiny town stitching. You can also stitch a frill separately and add it to a holiday vignette!
It's a busy time at the North Pole. Frosty friends, big and small, do their best to help with gifts, decor, and more!
The pattern is stitched on 32 ct Winter Brew linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works or DMC floss. The stitch count for this wonderful stitch is 69w x 70h. Approximate finished size is 4.37 x 4.37 inches.
The Country Cottage Ornaments - Pastel Collection consists of 12 designs that will be released consecutively for 12 months. The designs each have different stitch counts, and thus will be a variety of sizes. The fabric used for the models is Wichelt's 32 count Beautiful Beige Linen, but these... Read more about Pastel Collection 5 - Christmas Bird - Cross Stitch Pattern
This colorful design from The Needle's Notion featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus in the kitchen cooking up Christmas treats!
Patterns are stitched on 28 ct Natural Cashel using DMC, Kreinik, and Weeks Dye Works threads.
Stitch Counts:
Christmas Kitchen 136 x 113
Santa 52 x 87
Mrs. Claus 56 x 87
The Country Cottage Ornaments - Pastel Collection consists of 12 designs that will be released consecutively for 12 months. The designs each have different stitch counts, and thus will be a variety of sizes. The fabric used for the models is Wichelt's 32 count Beautiful Beige Linen, but these... Read more about Pastel Collection 6 - Snow Angel - Cross Stitch Pattern
The Country Cottage Ornaments - Pastel Collection consists of 12 designs that will be released consecutively for 12 months. The designs each have different stitch counts, and thus will be a variety of sizes. The fabric used for the models is Wichelt's 32 count Beautiful Beige Linen, but these... Read more about Pastel Collection 7 - Christmas Gingerbread - Cross Stitch
Cross stitch pattern from Imaginating featuring gingerbread men taking a dip in some hot cocoa with the phrase "Tis the season for cookies and hot cocoa"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Smoketone Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 174w x 121h.
The Country Cottage Ornaments - Pastel Collection consists of 12 designs that will be released consecutively for 12 months. The designs each have different stitch counts, and thus will be a variety of sizes. The fabric used for the models is Wichelt's 32 count Beautiful Beige Linen, but these... Read more about Pastel Collection 8 - Frosty Christmas - Cross Stitch
Cross stitch pattern from Stoney Creek Collection featuring a collection of Christmas designs with Santa Claus!
Patterns are stitched on 28 ct White and Antique White Lugana using DMC threads. Buttons not listed: SB075RD, SB177M, SB102S, SB102XS, SB060MGXS, and SJ3.5GD.
Cross stitch pattern from Homespun Elegance featuring three fall fabric wreath hooks!
Pattern is stitched on 26 ct Natural Brown using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Approximate stitch count for all designs is 18 x 5. Approximate finished size for all designs is 4 3/8" x 1 1/8".
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring a gorgeous Christmas tree with ornaments!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Beautiful Beige using DMC threads. Stitch size is comparable to 14-ct Aida. Stitch count is 63h x 105w. Design Area is 4.5" x 7.5" (14-count) or 4" x 6.5" (16-count).
Cross stitch pattern from Lola Crow featuring creepy Halloween creatures celebrating Christmas in the village!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct "Elephant Run" linen by Fox and Rabbit using DMC threads. 6 ornament set. Stitch count (each ornament): 52w x 52h. Finished size 2.9" x 2.9" on 36 count.