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Contents
Christmas Ornaments 2020
Vol. 38, No. 6
Blue Christmas O’ Christmas Tree

08 Artmishka Cross Stitch 72 Anna Pavlyuk
09 Blackwork Journey 73 Dames of the Needle
10 Fireside Originals 74 Kim Beamish
11 Giulia Punti Antichi 76 Lisa LeAnn Designs
12 Linda Jeane Jenkins
Holly Jolly Christmas 77 Lucie Heaton Cross Stitch Designs
13 Patricia Ann Designs 42 Cherry Parker Designs 78 Luhu Stitches
14 Stitchora 43 EJVDesigns 79 Pickle Barrel Designs
15 Threaded Dream Studio 44 Handblessings Patterns 80 Rosewood Manor
16 Turquoise Graphics & Designs 45 Jennifer J. Redmond 81 The Stitcherhood
46 Rhona Norrie
47 Stitching in the Rain
Christmas Critters 48 The Queen Stitch Oh Holy Night
20 Ardith Design 84 KST Designs
21 Charlotte’s Web Needlework 85 MarNic Designs
22 Fairy Wool in the Wood
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas 86 Medina Originals
23 Gentle Pursuit Designs 52 Autumn Lane Stitchery 87 Nikyscreations
24 Natalia Luneva 53 Historic Handworkes 88 Shoofly NeedleArt Designs
25 OPEN ROAD ABODE Needleworks 54 Keslyn’s 90 StitchyFish Designs
26 TurtleBunny Creations 55 MTVDesigns 91 The Little Stitcher
27 Twisted Willow Designs 56 Needle Bling Designs 92 Tiny Modernist Inc.
57 Praiseworthy Stitches
58 Ursula Michael Designs
Deck the Halls 58 Tempting Tangles Designs Reindeer Express
30 Bobbin and Fred 96 Blue Ribbon Designs
31 Faithwurks Designs 97 Haystack Stitching
32 From the Heart ~ Needleart
Let It Snow 98 Hot House Petunia Designs
by Wendy 62 Boulder Valley Stitching 99 Lindy Stitches
33 Kathleen Berlew 63 Carolyn Manning Designs 100 Saving Graces Fine Needlearts
34 Lesley Teare 64 Cross Stitch Sanctuary 101 Sullivans® USA
35 My Big Toe Designs 65 Frony Ritter Designs
36 Roz Watnemo Designs 66 Knotted Tree NeedleArt
37 Punochka 67 Krafty Kat Designs
38 WorksbyABC 68 The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery
Regular Features
One Stitch Ahead 4 / Finishing Instructions 69 / Recipes & Memories 102 /
Where to Find It 109 / Stitch Illustrations 110
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Blue
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Christmas
1. ArtmishkaCrossStitch
Silver Blue Christmas
2. Blackwork Journey
Blue Christmas
3. Fireside Originals
Stars of Wonder
4. Giulia Punti Antichi

Assisi Christmas Bell
1
5. Linda Jeane Jenkins
Snoelle
6. Patricia Ann Designs

2020
7. Stitchora
Blue Ocean Star
8. Threaded Dream Studio

Guiding Star
6
9. Turquoise Graphics &
Designs
Blue Joy
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Choc
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ip
ArtmishkaCrossStitch
Anna Gutova Instructions Finishing Instructions
www.etsy.com/shop/ArtmishkaCrossStitch Cross stitch over two threads using Model was finished as a Flat-
two strands of floss. Ornament with rick rack trim and
Silver Blue Christmas Backstitch over two threads using one twisted cording hanger. f
strand of floss.
Skill Level: Intermediate Work straight stitch using one
Stitch Count: 63H x 64W strand of floss.
Design Size: 4" x 4"
Silver Blue Christmas
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 32-count
white opalescent Murano
Lugana from Zweigart®
• One skein each DMC® or
Sullivans® USA six-strand
embroidery floss
• One skein DMC® Light
Effects
• Size 26 tapestry needle
DMC® Sullivans®
i 312 45055 baby
blue, vy.
dk.
= 322 45063 baby
blue, dk.
‰ 800 45210 Delft
blue, pl.
▲ 809 45214 Delft blue
800 45210 Delft
✿ blue, pl.
3865 45463 winter
white
$ 3865 45463 winter
white
Backstitch/Straight Stitch
— 310 45053 black
DMC® Light Effects

u E168 silver
— E168 silver

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Christm !
Blue Christmas S tor y
Skill Level: Intermediate

Stitch Count: 70H x 70W
Materials
• 11" x 11" piece 28-count white
Lugana fabric from Zweigart®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• One skein DMC® Light Effects
six-strand embroidery floss
• One package Mill Hill Seed Beads
DMC® Sullivans®
796 45206 royal blue, dk.
blanc 45001 white (Smyrna cross DMC® Light Effects
Blackwork Journey stitch) E415 pewter
Liz Almond 796 45206 royal blue, dk. Backstitch/Straight Stitch
(Algerian eye stitch) — E415 pewter
www.blackworkjourney.co.uk
— 796 45206 royal blue, dk. Mill Hill Glass Seed Beads
G2010 ice
Blue Christmas Instructions

Fold the material into
four quarters to find the
center point. Work from
the center outward.
Cross stitch over
two threads using two
strands of floss.
Backstitch over one
thread inside eight-
pointed star using one
strand of floss; backstitch
over two threads using
one strand of floss for
remaining backstitch.
Work straight stitch
using one strand of floss.
Work Smyrna cross
stitch over four threads
using two strands of floss.
Work Algerian eye
stitch over four threads
Attach beads using
one strand of floss and 1/2
cross stitch.
Finishing Instructions
Sampler was finished
as a Flat Ornament.
Twisted cording
was added for trim
and hanger. f

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Easy Che pe.
Bars reci
Fireside Originals
Carol J. Grant
www.firesideoriginals.com
Model was finished as a Pillow between stitched piece and backing
Stars of Wonder Ornament. Using 36" lengths of each during assembly.
floss and braid listed in color code, Using whipstitch, attach a bead at
Skill Level: Easy follow Twisted Cording Instructions to every other stitch to seam around all
Stitch Count: 60H x 55W create twisted cording. Attach twisted edges, alternating one each: emerald, ice,
Design Size: 33/4" x 31/2" cording to ornament top by placing blue ice and gold. f
Materials Stars of Wonder

• 10" x 10" piece 32-count white Belfast
linen from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One card each Rainbow Gallery Petite
Silk Lamé Braid
• Sizes 10 and 26 needles
DMC® Sullivans®
S 700 45160 green, bt.
| 701 45161 green, lt.
X 798 45208 Delft blue, dk.
b 820 45222 royal blue, vy, dk.
Rainbow Gallery
Petite Silk Lamé Braid
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*
♦ SL48 (762) silver
) SL61 (3821) sand gold
*DMC® alternatives are not one-to-one equivalents to

the floss suggested by the designer. To achieve results
pictured, use the floss listed in the first column.
Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using two
strands of floss or one strand of braid.
Finishing Materials & Instructions

• Cotton fabric for backing
• One package each Mill Hill Pony Beads:
G18010 ice, G18011 Victorian gold,
G18830 ocean blue ice and G18831
golden emerald
• Beading needle
• Cotton fiberfill

• One 5" x 51/2" piece coordinating cotton
fabric
• 26" length bronze twisted cording
• One 1/2"-diameter gold jingle bell
• Acid-free glue stick
• Ecru and bronze sewing thread
• Template material
Note: The bell template on page 113 is

sized for design stitched on 30-count linen.
To create template for a different count
fabric, measure the width and height of the
stitched piece and add at least 1/8" all around
the stitched area for new template size.
Using the template, cut two bell an overhand knot near the slot. Glue and
shapes each from Skirtex, interfacing and sew free cording ends to the wrong side
batting pieces. of the front panel, aligning ends with the
Center and fuse a bell-shape lower-center flower. In model, the jingle
interfacing to the back of the stitched bell is suspended 1" from the ornament
Giulia Punti Antichi piece and the cotton fabric. Glue batting lower edge.
Giulia Manfredini piece to each bell-shape Skirtex piece. Apply glue to the wrong side of the
With interfacing toward batting, cover back panel. Place the front and back
www.puntiantichi.com
the batting/Skirtex unit with the stitched panel wrong sides together. Press
piece. Trim linen 1/2" beyond Skirtex together firmly; let dry.
Assisi Christmas Bell unit. Apply glue all around the edges of Using slip stitch or ladder stitch and
Skirtex unit and fold back linen edges. ecru thread, sew front and back panel
Skill Level: Easy edges together. Starting and ending at
Stitch Count: 49H x 42W Finger-press and, if needed, cut small
slits or wedges in linen to enable easy opposite sides of the jingle bell loop,
Design Size: 31/4" x 27/8" pin cording along the edges; leave extra
folding. Let the glue dry under pressure
to complete the front panel. cording at the top to form the hanger.
Materials Repeat the same process with the Sew cording to the edge of the ornament
• 10"x 9" piece 30-count linen hand- cotton fabric to make the back panel. with bronze sewing thread. Make an
dyed linen fabric from Weeks Dye Cut a 6" piece of twisted cording. overhand knot in excess cording at the
Works™ Thread the cording through the jingle top of the ornament to make the loop. f
• One skein each Weeks Dye Works™ bell top slot; align free ends and make Template on page 113
Hand Over Dyed Floss
Assisi Christmas Bell
Weeks Dye Works™
b 2112 (3810) glacial melt
Backstitch
— 1285 (924) twilight

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
one strand of floss. Where small symbols
appear, work 3/4 cross stitch using one
strand of floss.
Backstitch over two threads using one
strand of floss.

• Two 31/8" x 31/2" pieces Skirtex
• Two 31/8" x 31/2" pieces white fusible
interfacing
• Two 31/8" x 31/2" pieces thin white quilt
batting
104 for
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B es &
Artichok uce
a m el Sa
Béch
recipe.
105 for
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Crescent
Almond
Coo kies recipe.
Linda Jeanne Jenkins

Linda Jenkins
www.lindajeannejenkins.com
Finishing Materials & Instructions Press stitched piece from reverse side,
Snoelle straightening as much as possible.
• Double-sided tape
Skill Level: Easy • 5 (3-3.2mm) flat back Swarovski Xirius Place crystals onto one side of double-
Stitch Count: 48H x 51W rose crystal rhinestone, crystal clear sided tape, trimming excess. Remove
Design Size: 3" x 31/8" with foil back backing and adhere each to stitched piece
• DMC® 5283 Metallic Pearl Cotton #5 as indicated on chart.
Materials • DMC® 3842 six-strand embroidery floss Model was finished as a Pillow
• 8" x 8" piece 16-count white Aida from Ornament. Combine two strands 5283
DMC®/Charles Craft® and six strands 3842 to make twisted
• One skein DMC® Light Effects cording for trim and hanger. f
• One skein each The Gentle Arts Snoelle
Sampler Threads
DMC® Light Effects

Backstitch
— E168 silver
The Gentle Art Sampler Threads

DMC® Alternative Listed in Parentheses*
0220 (3752) morning glory
Backstitch
— 0260 presidential blue
Swarovski Flat Back Crystals

3mm xirius

Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using two
strands of floss. Where small symbols
appear, work 3/4 cross stitch, carefully
piercing center thread.
Backstitch over one square using one
strand of floss.

Mill Hill Seed Beads
2020 Í G02026 crystal blue
Stitch Count: 26H x 70W Mill Hill Antique Seed Beads
Design Size: 17/8" x 5" Í G03062 blue velvet
Materials Mill Hill Glass Treasures

• 8" x 11" piece 28-count white Cashel Í 12035 small snowflake
linen from Zweigart®
• One skein DMC® or Sullivans® USA Instructions
six-strand embroidery floss Cross stitch over two threads using two
• One spool Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4 strands of floss or one strand of braid.
Patricia Ann Designs • One package Mill Hill Seed Beads Work backstitch over two threads and
Patricia Bage • One package Mill Hill Antique Seed straight stitch using one strand of floss.
www.patricia-ann-designs.com Beads Attach beads and charms using
• Two Mill Hill Glass Treasures charms one strand of white floss and 1/2 cross
from Wichelt Imports Inc. stitch. Note: attach charm snowflake so
• Beading needle that it hangs down over center of stitched
2020 • Size 24 tapestry needle snowflake.
DMC® Sullivans® Finishing Instructions

X 794 45205 cornflower blue, lt. Model was finished as a Flat
Backstitch/Straight Stitch Ornament. Whipstitch crystal blue beads
— 794 45205 cornflower blue, lt. to ornament edge, adding a bead every
other stitch. Add beaded hanger to the
Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4 top back of ornament. f
U 001 silver
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Stitchora 108 for
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Pistachio
ke
www.etsy.com/shop/stitchora Cheeseca
recipe.
Blue Ocean Star
Design Size: 33/4" x 33/4"
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 14-count cream Aida
from Zweigart® Blue Ocean Star
USA six-strand embroidery floss 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
• Size 24 tapestry needle 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3
DMC® Sullivans® 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
$ 163 45478 celadon green, 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
med. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
798 45208 Delft blue, dk. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
800 45210 Delft blue, pl. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
809 45214 Delft blue 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
820 45222 royal blue, vy. dk. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Straight Stitch 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
— 163 45478 celadon green, med. 3 3
3 3
3
3
3
3
3 3 3
3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3
3
3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3
3 3
3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3
3 3
3 3
French Knots 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
163 45478 celadon green, med. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
800 45210 Delft blue, pl. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Instructions 3 3
3 3
3 3 3
3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3
3 3 3
3 3 3 3
3 3
3
Cross stitch over one square using two 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
strands of floss. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Work backstitch and straight stitch 3 3 3
3
3
3
3
3
3 3
3 3
3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3
3
3
3
3
3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3
3
3 3
3
3
3
3
3 3 3 3
3
using one strand of floss. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Work French knots using one strand of 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
floss and wrapping around needle twice. 3
3
3
3
3
3
3 3
3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3
3 3
3
3
3 3
3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Finishing Instructions 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Model was finished as a Pillow 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Ornament. Hanger was made from 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
complementary ribbon. f 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

109 for
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okies
Spritz Co
recipe.
Threaded Dream
Studio
Katrina King
www.threadeddreamstudio.com
Guiding Star
Guiding Star
Skill Level: Easy
Design Size: 5" x 33/8"
Materials
• 11" x 10" piece 28-count light blue
Artiste linen from Zweigart®
• One skein each Treenway Silks
Harmony six-strand silk floss
• One skein Treenway Silks 65 Roses®
Harmony six-strand silk floss
Treenway Silks Harmony Silk Floss

– winter solstice
X river stone
| forget-me-not
ç natural white
Treenway Silks 65 Roses®

Harmony Silk Floss
P rose lake
— rose lake
Instructions
two strands of floss. Where small
symbols appear, work 1/4 or 3/4 stitch using
two strands of floss.
Work backstitch or straight stitch
Model was finished as a 51/4" x 43/8" oval
Flat Ornament. Trim, hanger and tassel
were made from twisted cording. f

Turquoise Graphics &
Designs
Gunay Uyan
www.tgdcharts.com
Blue Joy
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 17H x 35W Finishing Materials & Instructions Cut the turquoise felt approximately 1/4"
Design Size: 11/4" x 21/2" • One each 21/2" x 31/2" piece stiff craft felt: larger at sides and bottom and 3/4" larger
blue and turquoise at top of assembled blue felt piece. Attach
Materials • Double-sided tape to the back of the blue felt using double-
• 7" x 9" piece 28-count white Monaco • Hole punch or awl sided tape, making sure 3/4" of turquoise
cotton evenweave from DMC®/Charles • 3/8" grommet and setting tool felt remains above top edge of assembled
Craft® • Coordinating thick cording blue felt.
• One skein each DMC® or Anchor® • 1/4"-diameter tube bead Punch a hole at the center top of
six-strand embroidery floss the turquoise felt and insert grommet;
• Size 24 tapestry needle Trim the stitched piece six threads set in place.
from stitching on all sides. Remove the Cut a piece of cording to desired length
DMC® Anchor® outermost thread from all sides to create for the hanger and pass one end through
5 676 891 old gold, lt. a frayed edge. the grommet. Pass both ends of cording
i 3750 1036 antique blue, vy. dk. Cut blue felt approximately 1/4" larger though bead and tie a knot to finish
© 3810 1066 turquoise, dk. all around than trimmed stitched piece. the loop. f
T 3811 1060 turquoise, vy. lt. Attach it to the back of stitched piece
# 3828 373 hazelnut brown using double-sided tape.
8 3844 410 turquoise, dk. bt.
▲ 3846 1090 turquoise, lt. bt.
Backstitches
— 995 410 electric blue, dk. Blue Joy
— 3828 373 hazelnut brown
Instructions
Backstitch over two threads for center
area using one strand of 3828/373. For
border, backstitch using one strand of
995/410 and alternating stitching over
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Critters
1. Ardith Design
Whaley Love Winter
8 2. Charlotte’s Web Needlework

Mistletoe
3. Fairy Wool in the Wood

Christmouse
4. Gentle Pursuits Designs

Dear Santa
5. Natalia Luneva
Polar Bear
6. OPEN ROAD ABODE

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Needleworks
Holly Jolly Buffalo
7. TurtleBunny Creations
Kitty’s 1st Christmas
8. Twisted Willow Designs

Deck the Paws

Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Petites™
G 712-1834 pea soup
% 712-1045 light teal
$ 712-1815 Japanese fern
b 712-1149 deep ecru
8 712-1188 red geranium
o 712-1239 apricot
B 712-1292 heron blue
{ 712-1077 jade tint
w 712-1001 bright white
= 712-0580 mint julep
Sulky Holoshimmer™ Metallic Thread

— 145-6053 mint green (two
strands)
Instructions
Ardith Design Cross stitch over two threads using one
strand of floss.
Model was finished as a Pillow
Amanda Mae MacNaughton Work backstitches and straight stitches Ornament edged with orange mini
www.ardithdesign.com using one or two strands of floss as pompom trim. Hanger was made from
indicated in the color code. coiled wire. f
Whaley Love Winter Work Colonial knot using three
strands of thread and wrapping around
Skill Level: Intermediate needle once.
Stitch Count: 70H x 70W Whaley Love Winter
Materials
indigo linen from
Luminous Fiber Arts
• One skein each DMC® or
Sullivans® USA six-strand
embroidery floss
• One spool each Sulky 12
wt. Cotton Petites™
• One spool Sulky
Holoshimmer™ Metallic
Thread
DMC® Sullivans®
— 310 45053 black
(one
strand)
Colonial Knot
Í 310 45053 black
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DMC® Sullivans®
310 45053 black
341 45071 blue violet, lt.
562 45128 jade, med. (lazy
daisy)
818 45220 baby pink
3706 45360 melon, med.
3747 45374 blue violet, vy. lt.
B5200 45002 snow white
Backstitches/Straight Stitches Backstitch over two threads using one
— 310 45053 black strand of floss.
— 818 45220 baby pink Work straight stitch using one
— 3706 45360 melon, med. strand of floss.
— 3747 45374 blue violet, vy. lt. Work lazy daisy stitch over two threads
— B5200 45002 snow white using two strands 562/45128.
French Knots Work French knots using two strands
3706 45360 melon, med. of floss and wrapping floss around
Charlotte’s Web B5200 45002 snow white needle once.
Needlework Instructions Finishing Instructions
Charlotte Smyth Cross stitch over two threads using Model was finished using Flat-
www.facebook.com/CharlottesWebNeedlework two strands of floss. Where small Ornament Finishing instructions.
symbols appear, work 1/4 or 3/4 cross stitch Hanger was made using 1/2"-wide
using two strands of floss. satin ribbon. f
Mistletoe
Skill Level: Intermediate Mistletoe
Materials
antique white Belfast
• One skein each DMC®
or Sullivans® USA
six-strand embroidery
floss
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Cassandra Cavalca Conforti
www.etsy.com/shop/fairywoolinthewood
Christmouse
Skill Level: Easy
Design Size: 41/8" x 35/8" Christmouse
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 30-count Emy linen
from Eclypse’s Colors
DMC® Sullivans®
) 310 45053 black
˙ 167 45482 yellow beige, vy. dk.
$ 976 45305 golden brown, med.
© 645 45151 beaver gray, vy. dk.
b 3865 45463 winter white
i 666 45155 red, bt.
5 3354 45347 dusty rose, lt.
= 444 45099 lemon, dk.
▲ 520 45117 fern green, dk.
Backstitches/Straight Stitches
— 310 45053 black
— 645 45151 beaver gray,
vy. dk.
Instructions
Work backstitch and straight stitch
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Model was trimmed with
cream braid and metallic ribbon; hanger
was made with metallic ribbon. f

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Gentle Pursuit Designs

Cissy Bailey Smith
www.gentlepursuitdesigns.com Access Commodities Accentuate
Au Ver À Soie® Soie d’Alger
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses* Backstitch
Dear Santa — 023 harvest gold
ç noir (310) black (Smyrna cross
Skill Level: Intermediate stitch) Needlepoint Inc.
Stitch Count: 54H x 35W 3 3744 (830) golden olive, dk. DMC® Alternative Listed in Parentheses*
Design Size: 23/4" x 13/4" T 4124 (938) coffee brown, ul. dk. w 991 (blanc) white
2 4524 (167) yellow beige, vy. dk.
Materials *DMC® alternatives are not one-to-one equivalents to
Backstitches the floss suggested by the designer. To achieve results
• 9" x 8" piece 40-count French lace — 3744 (830) golden olive, dk. pictured, use the floss listed in the first column.
linen from Wichelt Imports Inc. — 4222 (433) brown, med.
• One skein each Au Ver À Soie® Soie French Knot
d’Alger silk floss Instructions
• One skein Gloriana Threads Hand-
Í 3744 (830) golden olive, dk. Cross stitch over two threads using one
Dyed Silk Floss strand of floss. For bow on present, cross
Gloriana Threads Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
• One spool Access Commodities DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*
stitch using one strand Gloriana 062,
Accentuate Metallic Thread O 062 (3777) cranberry then cross stitch again over 062 using one
• One skein Needlepoint Inc. silk floss X 062 (3777) cranberry (tied strand Accentuate 023.
• Size 28 tapestry needle elongated cross Work tied elongated cross stitch over
stitch) four threads using one strand of floss.
062 (3777) cranberry Work Smyrna cross stitch over two
4 threads using one strand of floss.
023 harvest gold
Dear Santa strand of floss.
Work French knot using one strand of
floss and wrapping needle once.
Ornament. Decorative sequined gimp
braid was used for trim and hanger. f
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Natalia Luneva
www.instagram.com/designer_natalia_luneva
Polar Bear Polar Bear

Skill Level: Easy
Materials
• 12" x 12" piece 32-count charcoal
gray Belfast linen from Zweigart®
• One skein each Rainbow Gallery
Wisper embroidery floss
• One package Madeira Perle #10
Metallic embroidery thread
Rainbow Gallery Wisper

W89 (white) ecru
W99 (310) black
W131 (644) beige
W90 (3866) tan
Top
Madeira Perle #10 Metallic

Embroidery Thread
352 peridot
*DMC® alternatives are not one-to-one equivalents

to the floss suggested by the designer. To achieve
results pictured, use the floss listed in the first
column.
Instructions
two strands of floss or embroidery
thread. Where small symbol appears,
work 1/4 or 3/4 cross stitch using two
strands of floss or embroidery thread.
Model was finished using
Embroidery Hoop Finishing
instructions. Bow and hanger were
made using satin ribbon. f

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OPEN ROAD
ABODE Needleworks
Melody Gilmore
www.facebook.com/openroadabode/
Holly Jolly Buffalo

Skill Level: Easy Model was finished using Embroidery
Stitch Count: 45H x 49W Hoop Finishing.
Design Size: 31/4" x 31/2" Hanger was made with 1/8"-wide
ribbon. Bow was made with 3/8"-wide
ribbon wrapped around screw at top
Materials of hoop. f
evenweave from Charles Craft®
• Size 24 tapestry needle Holly Jolly Buffalo
DMC® Sullivans®
o 898 45249 coffee brown, vy.
dk.
9 3790 45396 beige gray, ul. dk.
) 310 45053 black
T 434 45095 brown, lt.
▲ 469 45104 avocado green
5 347 45072 salmon, vy. dk.
i B5200 45002 snow white
~ 471 45106 avocado green,
vy. lt.
Instructions

• 4" wooden embroidery hoop
• Seam sealant
• 1/8"-wide coordinating grosgrain
ribbon
• 3/8"-wide coordinating grosgrain
ribbon

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Grandma
andy
Crun C
ch
recip .e
Backstitch over one square

Work straight stitch using one
strand of floss.
Work French knot using two
strands of floss and wrapping
around needle twice.
Ornament. Trim was made using
red jumbo rickrack. Hanger and
TurtleBunny bow were made from 1/8"-wide
red grosgrain ribbon. f
Creations
Chrissy Callahan
www.turtlebunnycreations.com
Kitty’s 1st Christmas

Skill Level: Easy
Design Size: 31/2" x 23/4" Kitty’s 1st Christmas
Materials
• 10" x 9" piece 18-count antique
white Aida from Charles Craft®
DMC® Sullivans®
? blanc 45001 white
i 163 45478 celadon green,
med.
8 164 45479 forest green, lt.
5 310 45053 black
) 498 45108 red, dk.
z 720 45167 orange spice, dk.
b 722 45169 orange spice, lt.
{ 818 45220 baby pink
P 3801 45398 melon, vy. dk.
— blanc 45001 white
— 152 45467 shell pink, med. lt.
— 163 45478 celadon green,
med.
— 310 45053 black
— 318 45059 steel gray, lt.
— 498 45108 red, dk.
— 720 45167 orange spice, dk.
French Knot
Í blanc 45001 white
Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using
symbols appear work 3/4 cross stitch
using two strands of floss, carefully
piercing center thread.

French Knot Work backstitch and straight
3031 45323 mocha brown, vy. stitch using one strand of floss or very
dk. fine braid #4.
Work French knot using one strand of
Twisted Willow Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4
floss and wrapping around needle twice.
Designs — 002HL gold high lustre Finishing Instructions

Barbie Laux Model was finished using Pillow-
Instructions Ornament Finishing Instructions.
Cross stitch over two threads using Hanger and trim were made using
Deck the Paws two strands of floss. Where small white-and-gold cording and white
symbols appear, cross stitch over one feather trim. f
Skill Level: Intermediate thread using one strand of floss.
Deck the Paws
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 32-count Crystal Fog
Belfast linen from Hanging Thread
• One spool Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4
DMC® Sullivans®
453 45103 shell gray, lt.
517 45114 Wedgwood, dk.
543 45122 beige, ul. vy. lt.
601 45136 cranberry, dk.
648 45154 beaver gray, lt.
738 45179 tan, vy. lt.
762 45193 pearl gray, vy. lt.
813 45215 blue, lt.
840 45238 beige brown,
Top
med.
3031 45323 mocha brown, vy.
dk.
3348 45345 yellow green, lt.
3363 45349 pine green, med.
3831 45429 raspberry, dk.
ecru 45000 ecru
— 517 45114 Wedgwood, dk.
— 601 45136 cranberry, dk.
— 646 45152 beaver gray, dk.
— 840 45238 beige brown,
med.
— 3031 45323 mocha brown, vy.
dk.
— 3348 45345 yellow green, lt.
— 3831 45429 raspberry, dk.
— B5200 45002 snow white

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Deck the
7
Halls
1. Bobbin and Fred
Rejoice
2. Faithwurks Designs
Pretty Poinsettias
3. From the Heart ~ Needleart

2 by Wendy
Joy
4. Kathleen Berlew
Poinsettia & Pine Peacock
5. Lesley Teare
Christmas Tree
6. My Big Toe Designs

Merry Christmas
7. Roz Watnemo Designs

Hardanger Joy
8. Punochka
Poinsettia
5 9. WorksByABC
Golden Filagree

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Instructions
strands of floss.
Backstitch over one square using two
strands of floss.
Work French knot using two strands of
floss and wrapping needle twice.
Layer one bead on a silver star sequin,
piercing through center, and attach using
one strand of 803/45494 floss.

• 3" x 3" piece backing felt
Bobbin and Fred
Shannan Grierson Trim plastic canvas to one square
www.sewingwithbobbinandfred.co.uk from stitching all around, making sure
cut edges are flush. Trim felt to the
same size as stitched piece. Pin felt to
Rejoice back of stitched piece. Use two strands
Skill Level: Intermediate of 915/45262 to whipstitch around the
Stitch Count: 34H x 31W outer edge, going through felt and plastic
Design Size: 23/8" x 21/4" canvas, passing through each hole two to
three times.
Referring to Twisted Cording
Materials Instructions, make desired length cording
• 8" x 10" piece 14-count clear plastic for edging and hanger using 915/45262
canvas from Darice® and E677. Pass the knot at the end of
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® the twisted cord through the loop at the
USA six-strand embroidery floss other end to make a circle with a tassel.
• One skein DMC® Light Effects Whipstitch twisted cord to the ornament
• One package 15/0 silver-lined blue using one strand of 915/45262 with the
Miyuki rocaille seed beads from Fire tassel at the bottom. f
Mountain Gems
• One package silver star sequins from
Tree House Studio/Hobby Lobby
• Beading needle
Rejoice
DMC® Sullivans®
) 613 45146 drab brown, vy. lt.
o 915 45262 plum, dk.
2 3765 45382 peacock blue, vy.
dk.
♣ 3687 45356 mauve
I 803 45494 baby blue, ul. vy. dk.
Backstitch
— 613 45146 drab brown, vy. lt.
French Knot
Í 613 45146 drab brown, vy. lt.
DMC® Light Effects

i E677 white gold
Fire Mountain Gems

Miyuki Rocaille Seed Beads
RR25 transparent
silver-lined blue
664979 7mm silver star
Tree House Studio/

Hobby Lobby Sequins
664979 7mm silver star

Materials
• 10" length 30-count white 2"-wide
linen stitchband 7271-001 from
Zweigart®
• One skein each Anchor® or DMC®
• Beading needle
Anchor® DMC®
X 47 321 carmine red
Backstitch
— 923 699 emerald, vy. dk.

Í G00557 old gold
Faithwurks Designs Instructions

Cross stitch over two threads using horizontal threads, creating a channel for
Nancy Wahler three strands of floss. cording. Repeat at bottom edge.
www.facebook.com/Faithwurks-Designs Backstitch over two threads using one Fold under stitchband on the
strand of floss. backstitched lines, then use pearl cotton
Pretty Poinsettias Attach beads using one strand of white to whipstitch through the backstitches to
floss and a 1/2 cross stitch. join stitchband ends.
Skill Level: Easy Cut one each 72" length of 47/321 and
Stitch Count: 17H x 80W Finishing Materials & Instructions 923/699 floss. Use cut lengths and refer
Design Size: 11/8" x 53/8" • White pearl cotton #12 to Twisted Cording Instructions to create
• Fiberfill twisted cording.
Use 12" length of twisted cording
Use pearl cotton to backstitch vertical for the hanger. Knot ends together and
lines at both ends of stitched design. secure inside the ornament. Cut the
Leaving a 1/4" seam allowance, cut away remaining twisted cording in half. Tie
excess stitchband. knots in each end and weave through the
One thread away from the scalloped channels on the stitchband. Stuff with
edge at the top of the stitchband, fiberfill; pull cordings to close and tie
carefully cut and remove the next three ends into bows. f
Pretty Poinsettias

From the Heart ~
Needleart by Wendy
Wendy Peatross
www.fromtheheartneedleart.blogspot.com
Joy
Skill Level: Easy
Materials
• 10" x 9" piece 30-count beige linen
fabric from Weeks Dye Works™
• One skein The Gentle Art Sampler Joy
Threads
• One skein each The Gentle Art Simply
Shaker Sampler Threads

— 0360 (777) cranberry
The Gentle Art

Simply Shaker Sampler Threads
i 7079 (167) heirloom gold
~ 7028 (988) grape leaf

Instructions
Ornament. Trim was made using cream
rickrack. Hanger was made using 3/8"-
wide sheer cream ribbon. f

Sullivans®
45136 cranberry, dk.
45263 plum, med.
45294 sea green, med.
45409 blue sea green, lt.
45491 topaz
— 45053 black
— 45282 aquamarine, med.
— 45294 sea green, med.
Instructions
Backstitch over two threads using two
strands of floss.
Work straight stitch using two
strands of floss.
Kathleen Berlew Finishing Materials & Instructions
Kathleen Berlew facedown on backing fabric, right sides
• 5" x 7" piece coordinating cotton facing, and pin together.
www.flossandfleece.blogspot.com backing fabric Sew along drawn line, leaving an
• Fabric-marking pencil opening at bottom for turning. Trim
Poinsettia & Pine Peacock • Straight pins all layers to 1/4" seam allowance. Trim
• Matching sewing thread corners to 1/8" seam allowance.
Skill Level: Easy • Sewing needle Turn ornament right side out. Sew
Stitch Count: 47H x 69W • Polyester fiberfill jump ring to top center of ornament back.
Design Size: 3" x 43/8" • 1/4"-diameter silver jump ring Stuff ornament with polyester fiberfill;
• 8" length teal jewelry cord sew opening closed. Tie teal cord to jump
Materials ring for hanger. f
• 9" x 11" piece 32-count antique white On wrong side of stitched piece,
Jobelan from Wichelt Imports Inc. measure and mark a line approximately
• One skein each Sullivans® USA 1/2" from stitching around top and 104 for
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• Size 28 tapestry needle straight bottom edge. Place stitched piece Red Cab
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Chicken
Ter rine recipe.
Instructions
Lesley Teare Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss or braid. Where small
Lesley Teare symbols appear, work 1/4 cross stitch using
www.lesleyteare.com two strands of floss.
strand of floss.
Christmas Tree Work straight stitch using one
Skill Level: Intermediate strand of floss.
Stitch Count: 62H x 24W Work diamond Algerian eye over four
Design Size: 41/4" x 11/2" threads using two strands of floss or over
eight threads using one strand of braid.
Work modified diamond eye stitch Christmas Tree
Materials
• 7" length 27-count 3.1" wide Celeste over four by eight threads using two
natural stitch band from Wichelt strands of floss.
Imports Inc. Work Algerian eye over four threads
• One skein each Weeks Dye Works™ using two strands of floss.
Hand Over Dyed floss Attach beads using one strand of floss
• One spool Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4 and a cross stitch.
• Size 26 tapestry needle Finishing Materials & Instructions
• Small length of twine or cording
Weeks Dye Works™ • Two 2" lengths 1/4" wooden dowel rod
Hand Over Dyed Floss (optional)
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses* • Coordinating sewing thread
L 1091 (B5200) whitewash
ç 1091 (B5200) whitewash (Algerian Fold over 3/4" of linen at top and bottom
eye stitch) of stitched band. Slip-stitch in place,
— 1091 (B5200) whitewash (Algerian leaving the sides open to make channels.
eye stitch) Referring to photo, insert twine from
— 1091 (B5200) whitewash back to front through top side holes of
(modified diamond band and knot each end of twine on front
eye stitch) to make the hanger. Optional: Insert a 2"
Í 2266a (666) Louisiana hot sauce length of dowel rod into top and bottom
Backstitches/Straight Stitches channels for added stability.
— 1091 (B5200) whitewash
— 2266a (666) Louisiana hot sauce Stitched by Vilma Spreuer f
Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4

? 002HL gold high lustre
♦ 002HL gold high lustre
(diamond Algerian
eye stitch)

Í G02011 Victorian gold

pictured, use floss listed in the first column.

Materials
• 9" x 9" piece 28-count Queen Anne’s
lace Jobelan from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each Weeks Dye Works™
Weeks Dye Works™ Hand Over Dyed

Floss
1311 (327) taffeta
1330 (221) baked apple
2158 (520) juniper
3860 (902) crimson • Decorative pins
3950 (924) Chesapeake • Sewing thread
*DMC® alternatives are not one-to-one equivalents to Trim circle around stitched design,
the floss suggested by the designer. To achieve results cutting 2" outside stitching. Center
stitched piece on one circle of mat board.
My Big Toe Designs Instructions
Sew a gathering stitch around edge of
fabric; pull thread tight to snug stitched
Deborah Booth Cross stitch over one thread using one design on mat board; knot thread. Repeat
www.mybigtoedesigns.com strand of floss. with second circle of mat board and a
circle of backing fabric.
Merry Christmas Finishing Materials & Instructions Lace assembled circles together,
• Complementary fabric for backing attaching ends of a ribbon hanging loop
Skill Level: Intermediate • Two 21/2" mat board circles between the two pieces. Loop and pin
Stitch Count: 63H x 63W • Coordinating ribbon ribbon to ornament edge as desired. f
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Ch eese Dip
Cream
recipe.
Roz Watnemo Designs

Roz Watnemo
Hardanger Joy
Materials
• 8" x 8" piece 24-count white Congress
Cloth from Zweigart®
• One ball each DMC® pearl cotton #8
DMC® Pearl Cotton #8

321 red
909 emerald green, vy.
dk.
Instructions Using sharp embroidery scissors, cut

Notes: Refer to photo throughout. Fold fabric where red lines appear on chart.
the fabric in half both ways to find the center Carefully withdraw cut threads.
point of the fabric. Begin the first satin stitch Work woven bars over remaining fabric
at blue dot on chart. threads using one strand 909.
Work satin stitch blocks in center star Work dove’s eye stitch and web stitch
motif using one strand 321. using one strand 909. Hardanger Joy
Work satin stitch flowers using one
strand 321. Finishing Instructions
Work satin stitch leaves using one Press stitched piece from reverse side,
strand 909. straightening as much as possible. With
Work straight stitch using one strand design centered, trim extra fabric from
909 for flower stems. stitched piece to fit a 21/2" opening in a
Work cross stitch over two threads premade ornament. f
using one strand of 321.

DMC® Sullivans®
347 45072
salmon, vy. dk.
783 45201
topaz, med.
895 45248
hunter green, vy. dk.
938 45280
coffee brown, ul. dk.
3777 45390
terra cotta, vy. dk.
B5200 45002
snow white (1
strand)

G00557 old gold
Instructions
two strands of floss unless otherwise
indicated.
Attach beads using one strand of floss
Punochka and 1/2 cross stitch.
Evdokia Nikolaeva Finishing Instructions

www.etsy.com/shop/punochka Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Hanger was made using
Poinsettia gold cord. f

Materials
• 9" x 9" piece 32-count raw silver Belfast
65 ROSES
• Beading needle
Poinsettia ®
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WorksbyABC
Arlene Cohen
www.etsy.com/shop/worksbyabc
Golden Filagree
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 32-count ruby wine
Belfast linen from Zweigart®
• Two cards Rainbow Gallery Petite
Treasure Braid
Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid

i PB26 Aztec gold
ç PB26 Aztec gold (Smyrna Instructions
cross stitch) Finishing Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using one Model was finished as a Pillow
Backstitch strand of braid. Ornament. Trim and hanger were made
— PB26 Aztec gold Backstitch over two threads using one using twisted cording. f
strand of braid.
Mill Hill Seed Beads Work Smyrna cross stitch over four
Í G02011 Victorian gold threads using one strand of braid.
Attach beads using one strand of braid
and 1/2 cross stitch.

Golden Filagree
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Holly Jolly
Christmas
3
1. Cherry Parker Designs
Merry Crossmas
2. EJVDesigns
Tropical Ginger
3. Handblessings Patterns
Little Rocking Horse
4. Jennifer J. Redmond
7 Christmas Bear
5. Rhona Norrie
Gingerbread Boy
6. Stitching in the Rain

XMAS
7. The Queen Stitch

Chris-lolly

Cherry Parker Designs
Cherry Parker
www.cherryparker.co.nz
Merry Crossmas
Skill Level: Easy
Design Size: 31/8" x 4"
Materials
• 9" x 10" piece 25-count antique white
Lugana from Zweigart®
• One skein DMC® Color Variations
multicolored embroidery floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle Merry Crossmas
DMC® Color Variations

4205 caliente
Instructions
two strands of floss and completing each
cross stitch as you work.

• 5" embroidery hoop
• Red craft paint and paintbrush
• 1/8"-wide satin ribbon: red, green
• 2 decorative Christmas buttons
• Seam sealant
• Glue
Paint the outer hoop red. Set aside to

dry completely.
Model was finished using Embroidery
Hoop Finishing Instructions.
Referring to photo, embellish with
ribbons and glue the decorative buttons
in place. f

Instructions
two strands of thread. Where small
symbols appear, work 1/4 cross stitch
using two strands of thread.
Backstitch over two threads using
one strand of thread.
Work turkey stitches/knots using
one strand of Straw Silk. Turkey knot
loops may be trimmed or untrimmed
as desired.

• Mounting board
• Coordinating backing fabric
• Thin quilt batting
• Buttons from Just Another Button
Company: two small sand dollars
EJVDesigns #4514.S and one pineapple #2287
• 3/8"-wide rope cording
Emily J. Van
www.ejvdesigns.com Referring to photo for placement,
attach sand dollar buttons using one
strand of 044; attach pineapple button
Tropical Ginger using one strand of 7034.
Skill Level: Intermediate Model was finished as a
Stitch Count: 58H x 43W Flat-Ornament.
Design Size: 4" x 3" Trim and hanger were made using
rope cording. f
Materials
• 10" x 9" piece 28-count Caribbean blue Tropical Ginger
linen from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein Classic Colorworks Hand
Dyed Cotton 6-strand thread
• One skein The Gentle Art Simply
Shaker Sampler Threads
• One skein each Silk Road Fibers Straw
Silk
Classic Colorworks
Hand Dyed Cotton Thread
n 044 (blanc) toasted
marshmallow
Backstitch
— 044 (blanc) toasted
marshmallow
The Gentle Art

Simply Shaker Sampler Threads
i 7034 (3826) gingersnap
Silk Road Fibers Straw Silk

# 0410 ante up (turkey
knot)
& 0440 herb garden (turkey
knot)


Handblessings
Patterns
Eileen Gurak
www.handblessings.com
Little Rocking Horse

Skill Level: Easy
Design Size: 35/8" x 41/4" Little Rocking Horse
Materials
• 8" x 8" piece 14-count sky blue
perforated paper from Wichelt
Imports Inc.
• One ball each DMC® or Sullivans® USA
#8 pearl cotton
Pearl Cotton #8
DMC® Sullivans®
666 45155 red, bt.
699 45159 green
blanc 45001 white
Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using one
strand of pearl cotton.
Top

• 5" square of white felt
• White cotton thread
• Small sharp scissors or craft knife
Trim stitched piece one square from

stitching all around.
Apply double-sided tape to cover entire
back of stitched piece.
For hanger, fold cotton thread in half,
knotting free ends together. Adhere
knotted end to center top on back of
stitched piece.
Adhere felt to adhesive side of stitched
piece. Trim felt, following outline of
stitched piece and being careful not to
cut hanger. f

104 for
See page
Orange
Chocolate
kies recipe.
Coo
Christmas Bear
Finishing Materials &

Instructions
• 3" and 31/2" circle templates
• Mat board
• Lightweight quilt batting
Jennifer J. Redmond • 24" length 1/2"-wide red rickrack
Jennifer J. Redmond • 6" length 1/8"-wide red metallic
ribbon
• 24" length 1/8"-wide silver
Christmas Bear ribbon
Skill Level: Easy • Hot glue or liquid stitch
Design Size: 21/8" x 17/8" Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament and was trimmed with
Materials silver ribbon and red rickrack.
• 8" x 8" piece 14-count Artiste white Hanger and bow were made from
opal Aida from Zweigart® red and silver ribbons. f
DMC® Sullivans®
349 45073 coral, dk.
434
435
45095
45096
brown, lt.
brown, vy. lt. Celebrating 68 Years of Quality & Tradition
437 45098 tan, lt. Celebrating 68 Years of Quality & Tradition
498 45108 red, dk. CeCleeblerbartaitningg6688 YYeeaarrssoof fQQuaulaitlyit&y &
TraT
dirtaiodnition
666 45155 red, bt. Celebrating 68 Years of Quality & Tradition
721 45168 orange spice, med.
743 45184 yellow, med. Sit-On Scroll Frame Handi Clamp Frames
986 45307 forest green, vy. dk.
988 45309 forest green, med.
3371 45351 black brown
3713 45363 salmon, vy. lt.
— 986 45307 forest green, vy. dk.
— 3371 45351 black brown
G00165 Christmas red
Spring Tension Hoops Beech Embroidery Hoops
Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using
symbols appear, work 1/4 cross stitch
using two strands of floss. When two
colors are bracketed together, use one
strand of each.
Work backstitch over one square These hoops& are
F. A. Edmunds perfect
Co. 6111 for ornaments
S. Sayre Chicago, IL. 60638
and work straight stitch using one 800-447-3516 fax 773-586-2783 www.faedmunds.com
strand of floss. F. A. Edmunds & Co. 6111 S. Sayre Chicago, IL. 60638
800-447-3516 fax 773-586-2783 www.faedmunds.com

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am Fudg
Irish Cre
recipe.
Rhona Norrie
Rhona Norrie
www.tangledthreadsstitching.blogspot.com
Gingerbread Boy
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 45H x 46W Using trimmed design as template, cut Using craft knife, cut slits in arms
Design Size: 31/4" x 31/4" felt to same size. where indicated by red lines on chart.
Cut desired length of ribbon Referring to photo, insert candy cane
Materials for hanger. or nameplate through slits on front side
• 9" x 9" piece 14-count antique white Apply double-sided tape to back of of ornament.
Aida from Wichelt Imports Inc. stitched design. Remove paper cover from
tape. Center and attach ends of ribbon at Stitched by Pamela Kandil f
• One skein each Sullivans® USA or
DMC® six-strand embroidery floss top of stitched design to make hanger and
• Size 24 tapestry needle then adhere felt to back side of stitched
piece, covering ribbon ends.
Sullivans® DMC®
5 45192 761 salmon, lt.
o 45095 434 brown, lt. Gingerbread Boy
b 45096 435 brown, vy. lt.
+ 45073 349 coral, dk.
X 45098 437 tan, lt.
) 45053 310 black
G 45162 702 Kelly green
Backstitch
— 45053 310 black
Instructions
appear, work 1/4 or 3/4 cross stitch using
two strands of floss, carefully piercing
center thread.
strand of floss.

• Fusible interfacing
• 4" x 4" piece tan felt
• Narrow green ribbon
• Craft knife or sharp scissors
Fuse interfacing to back of stitched

piece, following manufacturer’s
instructions. Trim design to one square
from edge of stitching all around.

Referring to photo, cut
mat board to shape using
the following dimensions:
51/2" high, 2" wide at top and
tapering out to 4" wide at
the bottom.
Assemble ornament
following Flat-Ornament
Finishing Instructions.
Trim with twisted cording,
and make hanger from red
ribbon. Referring to photo,
embellish with sheer ribbon,
tree button and jingle bell. f
Stitching in the Rain

Anna Chinotto
https://www.etsy.com/it/shop/stitchingintherainx
XMAS
Skill Level: Easy XMAS
Design Size: 43/8" x 3"
Materials
• 11" x 9" piece 32-count vintage country
mocha Belfast linen from Zweigart®
DMC® Sullivans®
898 45249 coffee brown, vy. dk.
936 45278 avocado green, vy. dk.
3865 45463 winter white
321 45062 red
3852 45450 straw, vy. dk.
Backstitches
— 3865 45463 winter white
— 321 45062 red
— 3852 45450 straw, vy. dk.
Instructions
strand of floss.

• 51/4" x 4" mat board
• 1/4"-wide red ribbon
• Complementary sheer ribbon
• Red-and-gold twisted cording
• Decorative tree button
• 3/4" red jingle bell

Press finished piece, facedown on a soft
towel, straightening as much as possible.
Glue one felt circle to each Skirtex
circle. Center stitched piece over padded
side of one circle and trim, leaving a 1/2"
margin of extra fabric all around.
Work a running stitch around circle
1/4" from edge; gather tightly and tie off,
then lace across the back to tighten and
stabilize. Repeat with unstitched backing
fabric piece.
Slipstitch the two pieces together using
matching thread, leaving a 3/16" gap at the
center bottom. Insert the candy stick into
this opening and push gently, well up into
the ornament; glue in place. Let dry.
Cut an 111/2" circle from tulle. Lay the
tulle circle flat; pull the center of the top
edge down to meet the bottom edge,
The Queen Stitch folding it in half. Slide the ornament
Sharlotte DeVere between the two layers of tulle and up
www.queenstitch.com to the center of the fold. Draw the tulle
down around the stitched portion of the
ornament, distributing gathers evenly.
Chris-lolly Use white thread to tack the tulle in place
Skill Level: Easy around the stick. Trim edges as needed.
Stitch Count: 50H x 50W Tightly tie a bow of 3/8" ribbon around
Design Size: 31/8" x 31/8" the stick, covering the tacking stitches;
trim ribbon tails.
Add hanger of 1/4" ribbon. f
Materials
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• 10" x 10" piece 32-count antique white See page
Cashel linen from Zweigart® m as Memory
Christ
• One spool Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Petites™ Story!
thread or one skein DMC® six-strand
embroidery floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle Chris-lolly
Sulky Cotton
Petites™ DMC®
✿ 712-1039 817 true red
Backstitch
— 712-1039 817 true red
Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using one
strand of cotton thread or two strands of
floss. Where small symbols appear, work
partial cross stitches.
Backstitch over two threads using
one strand of cotton thread or two
strands of floss.

• Two 31/8" circles of Skirtex or other
heavy-duty interfacing
• Two 31/8" circles of white craft felt for
padding
• 41/2" square of cotton backing fabric
• 12" square of white glimmer/shiny tulle
• 10" length 3/8"-wide red satin ribbon
• 8" length 1/4"-wide red satin ribbon
• Hand-sewing threads: red, white
• One 6" white candy or cake pop stick
• Aleene’s Tacky glue or other clear-
drying craft glue

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Jolly Old
Saint
Nicholas
5
1. Autumn Lane Stitchery
Santa Claus
2. Historic Handworkes
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
3. Keslyn’s
Dinky
4. MTVDesigns
North Pole
6
5. Needle Bling Designs
Jolly Old Soul
6. Praiseworthy Stitches
Ho, Ho, Ho, Away We Go
7. Ursula Michael Designs

My Friendly Gnome
8. Tempting Tangles Designs

Evergreen Santa
3

Backstitch/straight stitch over two
threads using number of strands of floss
indicated in color key.
Work modified star eyelet stitch over
12 threads using two strands of floss.
Work star eyelet stitch over 16 threads
Refer to Flat-Ornament Finishing
Instructions to complete.
Before attaching assembled stitched
piece and backing, cut 3/8"-wide black
satin ribbon for ornament hanger to
desired size and glue ends to back of
stitched piece.
Cut decorative black trim and glue
around back of stitched piece. When
Autumn Lane dry, glue stitched piece and backing
piece together.
Stitchery Stitched and finished by Casandra Houston f
Aaron Houston
www.autumnlanestitchery.com
102 for
Santa Claus See page
m as Memory
Christ
Skill Level: Easy Story!
Stitch Count: 68H x 39W Santa Claus
Materials
• 10" x 8" piece 28-count opal goldenrod B
Lugana from Under the Sea Fabrics
DMC® Sullivans®
6 driftwood, med. lt.
21
310 45053
alizarin, lt.
black
G
321 45062 red
433 45094 brown, med.
841 45239 beige brown, lt.
902 45252 garnet, vy. dk.
950 45287 desert sand, lt.
3799 45397 pewter gray, vy. dk.
blanc 45001 white
B blanc 45001 white (modified star
eyelet stitch)
G blanc 45001 white (star eyelet
stitch)
— 310 45053 black (1 strand)
— 310 45053 black (2 strands)
— 433 45094 brown, med. (1
strand)
— 433 45094 brown, med. (2
strands)
— blanc 45001 white (2 strands)
Instructions
symbols appear work 3/4 cross stitch using

104 for
Rainbow Gallery Fuzzy Stuff See page
Ricotta
FZ15 White Pistachio
kies recipe.
Coo
Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4
002 gold
005 black
Backstitch/Straight Stitch Backstitch over two threads using
— 002 gold two strands of floss or one strand of very
fine braid #4.
Kreinik Blending Filament Work straight stitch using one strand
032 pearl of very fine braid #4.
Work French knots using two
Instructions strands of floss and wrapping around
Cross stitch over two threads using needle twice.
two strands of floss, braid or Fuzzy Stuff. Attach charm using one strand
Where small symbols appear next to 002 and one seed bead to anchor
cross stitches, work 1/4 or 3/4 cross stitch charm in place.
Historic Handworkes Work tent stitch over one thread for
border using one strand of floss or braid.
Model was completed using Flat-
Deborah Fasano Where two colors are bracketed Ornament Finishing instructions.
www.historichandworkes.com together, use one strand each of floss and Hanger was made using 1/2"-wide
blending filament. satin ribbon. f
Santa Claus Is Coming
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
to Town
Materials
• 11" x 11" piece 28-count lambswool
linen by Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One card Rainbow Gallery Fuzzy
Stuff FZ15
• One spool each Kreinik Very Fine
Braid #4
• One spool Kreinik Blending
Filament
• By Jupiter! brass candy cane charm
#12091
• One gold seed bead
Top
• Beading needle
DMC® Sullivans®
347 45072 salmon, vy. dk.
433 45094 brown, med.
(tent stitch)
498 45108 red, dk.
520 45117 fern green, dk.
(tent stitch)
814 45216 garnet, dk.
844 45241 beaver gray, ul.
dk. (tent stitch)
948 45286 peach, vy. lt.
3865 winter white
032 pearl
Backstitch
— 814 45216 garnet, dk.
French Knot
3865 winter white

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Sausage
Ziti With
recipe.
Materials Instructions
• 9" x 9" piece 28-count white linen from Cross stitch
Wichelt Imports Inc. over one thread
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® using one
USA six-strand embroidery floss strand of floss.
• One skein each DMC® Mouliné Étoile Backstitch over
six-strand embroidery floss one thread using one
• Size 26 tapestry needle strand of floss.
DMC® Sullivans® strand of floss.
349 45073 coral, dk. Work French knots using one strand of
754 45189 peach, lt. floss and wrapping around needle twice.
Optional stitching: For hair, work long
816 45218 garnet satin stitch using one strand C318 and
948 45286 peach, vy. lt. blanc Mouliné Étoile in place of cross
Backstitches stitch. Work horizontal straight stitches
— 816 45218 garnet for hair ties.
Keslyn’s — 310 45053 black For hat pompom, work turkey knot
using two strands blanc; trim ends to
Lynda Keske desired length and fluff.
DMC® Mouliné Etoilé
www.keslyns.com C318 steel gray, lt.
Backstitch/Straight Stitch Finishing Instructions
Dinky — blanc white Model was finished as a Flat
French Knot Ornament. Trim and hanger were made
Skill Level: Intermediate blanc white with red satin cording. f
Dinky
Top
Materials
• 11" x 11" piece 30-count platinum linen
from Weeks Dye Works™
• One skein each DMC® or Anchor®
DMC® Anchor®
S 838 1088 beige brown, vy. dk.
5 B5200 001 snow white
i 498 1005 red, dk. Instructions
9 721 324 orange spice, med. Cross stitch over two threads using
T 839 1086 beige brown, dk. two strands of floss.
X 319 218 pistachio green, vy. Backstitch over two threads using two
dk. strands of floss.
> 353 006 peach Work French knot using one strand of
Q 304 1006 red, med. floss and wrapping needle twice.
– 3853 1003 autumn gold, dk.
7 321 9046 red
MTVDesigns + 919 340 red copper Finishing Instructions
Maria Teresa Vitali Backstitches Ornament. Silver jingle bells and
www.mtvdesigns.com — 838 1088 beige brown, vy. dk. twisted cording
— 321 9046 red were used to
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North Pole French Knot make hanger. f See page
Barolo
Í 321 9049 red Brasato
Al
recipe.
Skill Level: Easy
Design Size: 41/2" x 45/8" North Pole

Needle Bling Designs
Theresa Curry & Brian
Stugelmayer
Jolly Old Soul

Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 68H x 60W Jolly Old Soul
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 36-count limestone
Edinburgh linen from Silkweaver
Fabrics
• One skein each Romy’s Creations Hand
Overdyed Floss
Dyed Cotton Floss
Romy’s Creations
Hand Overdyed Floss
♦ red passion (304)
5 snowflake (blanc)
2 mommy’s mustard (783)
X green apples (564)
> pink grapefruit (605)
) charcoal (310)
Classic Colorworks
Hand Dyed Cotton Floss
b 143 (819) dulce de leche

Instructions
strand of floss.
Ornament. Trim was made with green
pompom trim. f

Weeks Dye Works™ Hand Over Dyed French Knot
Floss 7044 (931) dungarees
Praiseworthy Stitches 1127

4125
(3770) skinny dip
(B5200) snowflake
Pam Lewis & Susan Rohm 4125 (B5200) snowflake (Smyrna pictured, use the floss listed in the first column.
www.praiseworthystitches.com cross stitch)

Instructions
Ho, Ho, Ho, Away We Go! The Gentle Art Sampler Threads Cross stitch over two threads using
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses* two strands of floss.
Skill Level: Easy 0120 (501) pine Backstitch over two threads using one
Stitch Count: 43H x 75W 0420 (832) gold leaf strand of floss.
Design Size: 23/4" x 43/4" 0510 (434) cinnamon Work straight stitch using one
Backstitch strand of floss.
Materials — 0420 (832) gold leaf Work Smyrna cross stitch over four
• 9" x 11" piece 32-count vintage winter threads using two strands of floss.
sky linen from Lakeside Linens The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Sampler Work French knot using one strand
• One skein each Weeks Dye Works™ Threads of floss and wrapping floss around
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses* needle twice.
• One skein each The Gentle Art Sampler 7052 (815) schoolhouse red
Threads 7063 (310) onyx Finishing Instructions
• One skein each The Gentle Art Simply 7096 (612) burlap Model was finished as a Flat Ornament
Shaker Sampler Threads Backstitches/Straight Stitches and was trimmed with metallic fringe. f
• Size 26 tapestry needle — 7052 (815) schoolhouse red
— 7063 (310) onyx
Ho, Ho, Ho, Away We Go! 107 for

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Ooey Go
cipe.
Cookies re

DMC® Sullivans®
blanc 45001 white
310 45053 black
321 45062 red
321 45062 red (Algerian eye
diamond stitch)
350 45074 coral, med.
414 45090 steel gray, dk.
Ursula Michael 415 45091 pearl gray Tempting Tangles
Designs — 310
Backstitches
45053 black (1 strand) Designs
Ursula Michael — 321 45062 red (2 strands) Deborah A. Dick
www.crosstitch.com/ursulamichael/ www.temptingtanglesdesigns.com
Instructions
My Friendly Gnome Cross stitch over one square using two Evergreen Santa
strands of floss.
Skill Level: Easy Backstitch over one square using one Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 46H x 39W or two strands of floss as indicated in the Stitch Count: 68H x 68H
Design Size: 31/4" x 23/4" color key. Design Size: 41/4" x 41/4"
Work Algerian eye diamond stitch over
Materials four squares using two strands of floss. Materials
• 10" x 9" piece 14-count pale pink Aida • 10" x 10" piece 32-count ivory Jobelan
from DMC®/Charles Craft® Finishing Materials & Instructions from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® • Steam-A-Seam double-sided fusible • One skein each Presencia® or DMC®
USA six-strand embroidery floss interfacing six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle • Black felt • Size 28 tapestry needle
• Red-and-gold braided trim
• Fabric glue (optional) Presencia® DMC®
฀
My Friendly Gnome 0007 310 black
Adhere double-sided ฀
฀ 7392 420 hazelnut brown,
fusible interfacing to med.
back of the stitched 4323 561 seafoam, vy. dk.
piece, following ฀
฀ 4323 561 seafoam, vy. dk.
manufacturer’s (Algerian eye
instructions. diamond)
Trim Aida to 1/2" 4350 562 emerald green
from stitched design all ฀
฀ 4379 563 Nile green, lt.
around. Place stitched 1166 666 red, bt.
piece faceup on the felt; ฀
฀ 7624 945 tawny
adhere to double-sided 2323 3806 cyclamen pink
fusible interfacing. 1040 3820 straw, dk.
Trim felt 1/4" from 13822 3844 electric blue, dk.
edge of Aida. ฀
฀ 1000 blanc soft white
Stitch or glue Backstitches/Straight Stitches
braided trim along — 0007 310 black
the edges of the Aida, — 4350 562 emerald green
forming a loop at the — 4323 561 seafoam, vy. dk.
top for hanging. f — 1166 666 red, bt.
— 1040 3820 straw, dk.
— 1000 blanc soft white

Instructions
Work backstitch over two threads
strands of floss.
four threads using two strands of floss.
Ornament and was trimmed with gold
pompom trim. Hanger was made from
3/8"-wide silk ribbon.
Stitched by Sharon Thompson f
108 for
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alloped
Dad’s Sc
C asserole
Oyster
recipe.
Evergreen Santa

1

Let It
5
Snow
1. Boulder Valley Stitching
A Few of My Favorite Things
2. Carolyn Manning Designs

Caroling Friends
3. Cross Stitch Sanctuary

Love On Ice
4. Frony Ritter Designs

Juggling Snowballs
6
5. Knotted Tree NeedleArt
A Snowy Little Gift
6. Krafty Kat Designs

Snowflakes
2
7. The Frosted Pumpkin
Stitchery
Sealed With a Snowflake

102
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s C hai
Nikki’
M ix recipe.
Tea
Instructions Attach beads for snowman’s face and

Boulder Valley two strands of floss or one strand very
buttons using one strand 310/45053 and
1/2 cross stitch.
Stitching fine braid #4.
Work backstitch and straight Finishing Instructions
Nikki Ewing stitch using one strand of floss or very Model was finished as a Flat
www.bouldervalleystitching.com fine braid #4. Ornament. Twisted cording was added
Work Smyrna cross stitch over for trim and hanger, and a grosgrain
four threads using one strand of very
A Few of My Favorite Things fine braid #4.
ribbon bow was added to top center of
stitched piece. f
Skill Level: Easy Attach beads for tree ornaments
Stitch Count: 56H x 55W using one strand 3865/45463 and 1/2
Design Size: 4" x 4" cross stitch.
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 28-count red Jobelan A Few of My Favorite Things
from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One spool each Kreinik Very Fine
Braid #4
• One package each Mill Hill Petite Seed
Beads
• Beading needle
DMC® Sullivans®
) 310 45053 black
8 3865 45463 winter white
3 699 45159 green
o 801 45211 coffee brown, dk.
+ 890 45243 pistachio green, ul.
dk.
2 157 45472 cornflower blue, vy. lt.
— 310 45053 black
— 3865 45463 winter white
— 699 45159 green
— 970 45300 pumpkin, lt.
Kreinik Metallics Very Fine Braid #4

V 001 silver
— 002 gold (Smyrna cross
stitch)
Straight Stitch
— 001 silver
Mill Hill Petite Seed Beads

Í G42014 black
Í K42019 crystal honey

Carolyn Manning
Designs
Carolyn Manning
www.carolynmanningdesigns.com
Caroling Friends
Skill Level: Easy
Materials Caroling Friends

• 10" x 9" piece 16-count Loch Aida from
Hanging Thread
DMC® Sullivans®
563 45129
jade, lt.
761 45192
salmon, lt.
762 45193
pearl gray, vy. lt.
792 45203
cornflower blue, dk.
898 45249
coffee brown, vy.
dk.
3776 45389 mahogany, lt.
3809 45406 turquoise, vy, dk.
Instructions
strands of floss.
strand of floss.
strand of floss.
Ornament. Six strands of B5200 floss
were used to create the hanger, which
was adorned with a snowflake sequin and
blue bead. f

Cross Stitch Sanctuary
Danielle Van Noy
www.crossstitchsanctuary.com
Love On Ice
Skill Level: Easy
Finishing Materials & Instructions Model was finished as a
• Cotton fabric for backing Pillow Ornament.
Materials • Extra-firm interfacing Attach desired beaded trim around
• 9" x 9" piece 14-count white Aida from • Fiberfill ornament edges and corners.
DMC®/Charles Craft® • One package white seed beads from Twist together red and white yarns;
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® JoAnn/hildie & jo attach across top of ornament and knot
USA six-strand embroidery floss • One package silver glass bugle beads ends for hanger as shown. f
• Size 24 tapestry needle from JoAnn/hildie & jo
• Lion Brand cotton yarn: red, white
DMC® Sullivans® • Beading needle and thread
W 210 45042 lavender, med.
i 307 45051 lemon
) 310 45053 black Love On Ice
X 321 45062 red
o 741 45182 tangerine, med.
ç 794 45205 cornflower blue, lt.
L 797 45207 royal blue
a 905 45254 parrot green, dk.
b blanc 45001 white
Backstitches
— 310 45053 black (1 strand)
— 321 45062 red (2 stands)
French Knot
Í blanc 45001 white
Instructions
stands of floss. Where small symbols
appear, work partial cross stitches using
two strands of floss and piercing the
center of fabric squares as needed.
Backstitch using one strand 310/45053
and two strands 321/45062, piercing
fabric squares as needed.
Work French knots using two strands
of floss and wrapping floss around
needle twice.

Frony Ritter Designs
Frony Ritter
www.fronyritterdesigns.com
Juggling Snowballs Finishing Materials & Instructions Cut two pieces of pompom edging the
• Approximately 21/4" H x 21/2"-diameter same height as trimmed piece. Adhere
Skill Level: Easy galvanized bucket
Stitch Count: 25H x 29W pompom edging to left and right edges of
• White pompom edging from Lady Dot fabric so that pompoms line fabric.
Design Size: 13/8" x 15/8" Creates Use tacky glue to adhere pompom
• Polyester fiberfill edging around top and bottom of
Materials • White tinsel 3/4" pompoms bucket as shown.
• 8" x 8" piece 18-count galaxy opal Aida • Ribbon: white satin, white organza Fill bucket half-full with fiberfill.
from Mystic Fabrics • Acid-free tacky glue Heap loose tinsel pompoms on top of
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® batting to fill bucket.
USA six-strand embroidery floss Refer to photo throughout. Adhere all Tie ribbons to handle in a bow. f
• Size 28 tapestry needle pieces with acid-free tacky glue.
With stitched design centered, trim
DMC® Sullivans® fabric to fit height of bucket and trim
) 823 45224 navy blue, dk. fabric the same distance from stitched
103 for
5 blanc 45001 white design on each side (resulting rectangle See page
8 211 45043 lavender, lt. erica nized
would measure approximately 13/4" H x Am e.
o l recip
w
♦ 210 45042 lavender, med. 21/2" W if using same bucket as model). Wassail B
X 600 45135 cranberry, vy. dk. Center and adhere stitched piece to
o 3340 45340 apricot, med. bucket as shown.
— 823 45224 navy blue, dk.
Juggling Snowballs
Instructions
stands of floss. Where small symbols
appear, work 1/4 cross stitch using two
strands of floss and piercing the center of
the fabric square.
strand of floss.
strand of floss.

Knotted Tree
NeedleArt
Jamie Kile
A Snowy Little Gift Finishing Instructions

Skill Level: Easy Model was finished using Pillow-
Stitch Count: 31H x 43W Ornament Finishing Instructions. Trim
Design Size: 2" x 23/4" and hanger were made from twisted
cording. f
Materials
• 8" x 9" piece 32-count star sapphire
linen from Wichelt Imports Inc. A Snowy Little Gift
• One skein each Classic Colorworks
Classic Colorworks Hand Dyed Cotton

Floss
159 (320) jolly holly
164 (310) blackbird
165 (500) Erin go emerald
170 (301) Colonial copper
172 (3781) cocoa bean
186 (blanc) snowball
197 (816) ribbon red
222 (3822) honeycomb
— 172 (3781) cocoa bean

Instructions
two stands of floss.
strands of floss
strands of floss.

J 4020 n/a tropical waters

Í G02010 ice
Instructions
strands of floss.
Work long stitch using one strand of
metallic thread.

• Two 51/2" x 5" pieces white chenille
fabric
• One 11/4" carrot nose button
Krafty Kat Designs • Two 1cm black round beads or buttons
• Fiberfill
Janet Bryant-Groves • Hand-sewing needle
www.etsy.com/shop/kraftykatdesignbyjan • Sewing thread: gray, white, orange
• Cord or string for hanger
Snowflakes • Powdered cosmetic blush
Skill Level: Easy Referring to photo, round off the

Stitch Count: 22H x 67W two top corners of chenille fabric pieces
Design Size: 11/4" x 33/4" for snowman head. Note: Model is
approximately 5½" tall. 105 for
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Materials Trim stitched piece to make a band s Memor
2" H x 5" W, centering the stitched Christma
• 8" x 111/2" piece 18-count Confederate Story!
grey Aida from Zweigart® area. Fold under top and bottom edges
• One skein DMC® or Sullivans® USA approximately 1/4" from stitching.
six-strand embroidery floss Referring to photo, position the
• One skein DMC® Diamant Metallic stitched band on front of one chenille
Thread body piece; sew in place along top edge of
• One skein DMC® Color Variations band using gray thread.
multicolored embroidery floss With right sides facing and using white
• One package Mill Hill Glass Seed Beads thread, sew chenille body pieces together
• Size 24 tapestry needle leaving opening at the bottom; turn right
• Beading needle side out. Stuff with fiberfill; whipstitch
bottom closed.
DMC® Sullivans® Using white thread, sew eyes 1" down
– 518 45115 Wedgwood, lt. from top seam and 1/4" apart, sewing
through to the back and pulling them
DMC® Diamant Metallic in a little.
Long Stitch Sew nose to snowman. Attach cording
— D168 44091 silver, lt. or string for hanger; apply blush to
snowman’s cheeks. f
Snowflakes

The Frosted Pumpkin
Stitchery
Amanda Jennings & Ashleigh
Anderson
www.thefrostedpumpkinstitchery.com
Sealed With a Snowflake

Skill Level: Easy
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 28-count Hermosa
Lugana from Hanging Thread Sealed With a Snowflake
DMC® Sullivans®
i 310 45053 black
b blanc 45001 white
o 826 45227 blue, med.
G 775 45195 baby blue, vy. lt.
▲ 3609 45354 plum, ul. lt.
? 318 45059 steel gray, lt.
Backstitch
— 310 45053 black
Instructions
strands of floss for eyes and mouth, and
one strand of floss for whiskers.
Model was finished using Flat-
Ornament Finishing instructions.
Trim and hanger were made with
twisted cording.
Stitched by Ashleigh Anderson

Finished by Amanda Jennings f

Flat-Ornament Finishing Pillow-Ornament Finishing 2. Place all lengths of floss together
Instructions Instructions and tie a knot in each end.
3. If using a cording drill, slip one
Materials Materials knotted end of floss onto hook. Make
• Padded mat board • Coordinating backing fabric a loop at the opposite end and slip onto
• Thin quilt batting (optional) • Polyester fiberfill the carabiner; attach the carabiner to
• Coordinating fabric for backing • Fabric-marking pencil a standing object such as a drawer pull
• Double-sided tape (optional) • Straight pins or doorknob. Pull so that floss is taut.
• Hot-glue gun or craft glue (optional) • Sewing machine (optional) Operate drill in a forward direction floss
will begin to twist. Continue twisting
1. Cut two pieces of mat board to 1. Press stitched piece from reverse until floss is very tightly twisted and is
desired ornament size (1/8”–1” larger than side, straightening as much as possible. about to twist upon itself.
stitched design). If desired, cut quilt 2. Measure desired distance (1/8”–1”) 4. Carefully remove knotted end from
batting to same size as mat board; adhere from stitched design on all sides and draw drill hook, being extremely careful not
batting to board using double-sided tape. a line this distance from edge of design to let go of end and keeping twisted
2. Press stitched piece from reverse all around, staying on fabric grain line if floss taut.
side, straightening as much as possible. possible. Do not cut fabric. Place stitched 5. Tie end that was removed from
3. Center stitched piece faceup on piece on backing fabric with right sides drill to carabiner, still keeping floss taut.
batting side of mat board and trim together and pin layers together along Place hook of drill in center of length of
around stitched piece so fabric is at edge of stitched design. Note: If desired, twisted floss. Operate drill in a reverse
least 1/2” wider than edge of mat board. trim can be sandwiched between layers, with direction until desired twist for cording
Keeping fabric taut, carefully fold excess decorative edge to the inside. is achieved. Remove drill. Remove
fabric to the back and glue to mat board. 3. Sew around ornament along drawn ends from carabiner and secure with
Repeat with second piece of mat board line, leaving bottom of ornament open. another knot.
and backing fabric. Trim excess fabric to 1/4” seam allowance. 6. If using hand mixer, follow steps 3
4. With wrong sides together, blind- Trim corners to 1/8” seam allowance. Turn and 4, attaching one knotted end of floss
stitch or glue backing piece to ornament. ornament to right side. Press. to beater and using slow speed. Remove
5. Attach desired trim and hanger. 4. Stuff ornament as desired with loop from carabiner and fold length
fiberfill. Turn bottom fabric edges inside in half, making sure to keep twisted
and sew the opening closed. floss taut.
Hoop Finishing Instructions 5. Attach desired trim and hanger. 7. Twist both ends of folded length
until desired look is achieved. Tie ends
Materials opposite from folded end together to
• Embroidery hoop Twisted-Cording Instructions hold twist.
• Felt for backing, cut to size of hoop Note: Cording can be made by one person;
• Thread and hand-sewing needle Materials however, the procedure can be awkward at
(optional) • Embroidery floss, pearl cotton or other times, especially when dealing with long
• White craft glue fiber to complement stitching Note: To lengths of floss—an extra set of hands is
determine amount needed, see step always helpful! f
1. Press stitched piece from reverse 1. Refer to ornament color code for
side, straightening as much as possible. specific colors and fibers used.
2. Place stitched piece in hoop, • Mini cording drill or hand mixer with
centering design and positioning hoop one beater
screw at center top. Trim excess fabric to • Large carabiner
leave 1” border around edge.
3. Carefully fold excess fabric to 1. To determine the length of floss
back of hoop; if needed, excess fabric needed, multiply the desired finished
can be laced together with thread to length of cording by three, making sure
hold in place. Glue felt to back of hoop, to include any length needed for the
trimming as needed; allow to dry hanger when finishing an ornament.
overnight.
4

O Christmas
Tree
1. Anna Pavlyuk
Snow Globe
2
2. Dames of the Needle
5 Silent Night
3. Kim Beamish
Christmas Cabin
4. Lisa LeAnn Designs

’O Christmas Tree
5. Lucie Heaton Cross Stitch

Designs
Winter Village
6. Luhu Stitches
9 Frosty Christmas Tree
7. Pickle Barrel Designs

Ho Ho Home
8. Rosewood Manor
Dancing Trees
9. The Stitcherhood
Merry & Bright

Instructions
Cross stitch over one square
Work star stitch over
four squares using two
strands of floss.
Work backstitch over one
square and straight stitch
using two strands of floss
unless otherwise indicated.
Finishing Materials &

Instructions
• 5" square piece adhesive-
backed felt.
Trim design to one square

from stitching all around,
Anna Pavlyuk being careful not to cut into
stitched squares.
Anna Pavlyuk Apply adhesive-backed felt
www.etsy.com/shop/SweetAnnet to back of stitched piece; trim
edges even.
Snow Globe Hanger was made with
coordinating floss. f
Skill Level: Easy
Design Size: 45/8" x 41/4" Snow Globe
Materials
plastic canvas
DMC® Sullivans®
X 321 45062
red
o 334 45067
baby blue, med.
L 505 45490
jade green
A 666 45155
red, bt.
2 700 45160
green, bt.
♦ 703 45163
chartreuse
C 742 45183
tangerine, lt.
▲ 744 45185
yellow, pl.
X 775 45195
baby blue, vy. lt.
Í 777 45492
raspberry, vy.
dk.
+ 3325 45337 baby blue, lt.
T 3857 45455 rosewood, dk.
5 B5200 45002 snow white
9 3325 45337 baby blue, lt.
(star stitch over
4 squares)
— 742 45183 tangerine, lt.
— 777 45492 raspberry, vy.
dk.
— 3325 45337 baby blue, lt.
— 3799 45397 pewter gray, vy.
dk. (1 strand)

Silent Night
Skill Level: Easy
Materials
• 11" x 11" piece 32-count peddler’s
blend linen from Dames of the
Needle/From the Cauldron
• One skein Weeks Dye Works™ Hand
Over Dyed Floss
• One skein The Gentle Art Sampler
Threads

X 0420 (832) gold leaf
Dames of the Needle Weeks Dye Works™
Elizabeth Talledo Hand Over Dyed Floss
www.damesoftheneedle.com DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*
Í 2103 (310) pea coat Instructions
Silent Night Finishing Materials &
Instructions
• Strip of peddler’s blend
linen from Dames of
the Needle/From the
Cauldron
• 1"-wide black rickrack
from Dames of the
Needle/From the
Cauldron
• Copper wire hanger
from Dames of the
Needle/From the
Cauldron
Model was finished

as a Flat Ornament
and trimmed with
black rickrack.
Shape wire hanger
as desired and attach
to the center top of the
ornament; decorate
with bow made from
linen fabric. f
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Balls
Bourbon
recipe.

Kim Beamish
Kim Beamish
http://craftycreations-beamish.blogspot.ca/
Christmas Cabin
Materials
• 11" x 11" piece 28-count cream/raw Straight Stitches Finishing Materials & Instructions
Newport Linen from Zweigart® 986 45307 forest green, vy. dk. • 9" x 9" piece 28-count cream/raw
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® Newport linen from Zweigart®
six-strand embroidery floss — blanc 45001 white (1 strand) • One spool DMC® blanc pearl cotton #8
• One spool DMC® pearl cotton #8 • One skein DMC® blanc or Sullivans®
• Size 24 tapestry needle DMC® Pearl Cotton #8 45001 embroidery floss
Backstitch • Heat n Bond Lite fusible interfacing
DMC® Sullivans® blanc white • Mill Hill #G00161 crystal Glass Seed
P 986 45307 forest green, vy. dk. Beads
i 987 45308 forest green, dk. Instructions • Beading needle
J 989 45310 forest green Cross stitch over two threads using
X 3325 45337 baby blue, lt. two strands of floss. Where two colors are Referring to graph, backstitch
5 blanc 45001 white bracketed together, use one strand of each. outermost border only on 9" x 9" fabric
815 45217 garnet, med. Work backstitch using one or two using pearl cotton #8.
ç blanc 45001 white strands as indicated. Make 10" length of twisted cording
« 437 45098 tan, lt. Work straight stitch using one or two from embroidery floss. Set aside.
M 434 45095 brown, lt. strands of floss as indicated in color key. Carefully trim excess fabric from both
? 898 45249 coffee brown, vy. dk. For wrapped backstitch, backstitch stitched pieces, leaving approximately
X 415 45091 pearl gray over four threads using two strands 1/2" border for seam allowance. Iron
# 414 45090 steel gray, dk. blanc/45001; wrap the backstitch using interfacing to wrong side of both panels.
Backstitches two strands 815/45217 to create candy Press seam allowance to the inside on
— blanc 45001 white (2 strands) cane look. each piece.
— 414 45090 steel gray, dk. (1 For outermost border, work backstitch Using two strands of embroidery floss,
strand) over four threads using one strand pearl whipstitch the stitched pieces together
— 822 45223
beige gray, lt. (1 cotton #8. (You will have to compensate along the backstitched border, attaching a
strand) with one stitch over two threads for side seed bead with each completed whipstitch.
— 898 45249 coffee brown, vy. dk. borders.) You will repeat this border on Attach ends of twisted cording at top for
(1 strand) the backing piece. hanger as you stitch. f
— 815 45217 garnet, med. (1
strand)
blanc 45001 white (wrapped 105 for
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— backstitch) Christmas
815 45217 garnet, med. a d recipe.
Shortbre
(wrapped
backstitch)

Christmas Cabin

Instructions
strands of floss.
Work Smyrna cross stitch over four
squares using two strands of floss.
Work tied double cross stitch over four
Work Scotch stitch and reverse
Scotch stitch over four squares using two
strands of floss.
Work Algerian eye stitch over four
Work Rhodes stitch over four squares
Work diamond eyelet stitch over 10
Attach beads using one strand of
matching floss and 1/2 cross stitch.
Lisa LeAnn Designs Finishing Instructions
Lisa Harris Model was finished as a Flat
www.lisaleanndesigns.com Ornament. Hanger was made using 16"
lengths of green and gold ribbon and
’O Christmas Tree secured at the top of the ornament, about
1" from each side. f
Stitch Count: 66H x 60W ’O Christmas Tree
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 18-count white Gold
Standard Aida from DMC®/Charles
Craft®
• One package Mill Hill Glass Seed
Beads
• Beading needle
DMC® Sullivans®
i 700 45160
green, bt. (Smyrna
cross stitch)
8 700 45160 green, bt. (tied
double cross
stitch)
♦ 701 45161 green, lt. (Scotch
stitch)
? 701 45161 green, lt. (reverse
Scotch stitch)
o 703 45163 chartreuse
(Algerian eye
stitch)
) 3882 45458 cocoa, med. lt.
P 699 45159 green (Rhodes
stitch)
DMC® Light Effects

— E3852 gold, dk.
(diamond eyelet
stitch)
Mill Hill Glass Seed Beads

Í G00557 old gold

Lucie Heaton Cross
Stitch Designs
Lucie Heaton Instructions Model was finished using Embroidery
www.lucieheaton.com Cross stitch over two threads using Hoop Finishing Instructions.
two strands of floss. Attach ribbon bow and
Winter Village Backstitch over two threads using one hanging loop. f
strand of floss.
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 33H x 34W Finishing Materials & Instructions
Design Size: 21/8" x 21/8" • 3" wood embroidery hoop
• 1/8"-wide white satin ribbon
Materials
• 9" x 9" piece 32-count raw/white petit
point Belfast linen from Zweigart® Winter Village
• One skein each DMC® Mouliné Étoile
embroidery floss
DMC® Mouliné Étoile

5 C310 black
+ C318 steel gray, lt.
~ C3799 pewter gray, vy. dk.
o C415 pearl gray
blanc 45001 white
DMC® Sullivans®
Backstitches
— 310 45053 black

105 for
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e r m int Potato
Pepp
y recipe.
Cand
Instructions

• 33/4" x 3" piece dark red felt
• 14" length pink rickrack
• 8" length 1/8"-wide pink satin ribbon
• 33/4" x 3" piece mat board
• 33/4" x 3" piece Soft & Natural cotton
batting
Luhu Stitches • Aleene’s Craft Glue
Cynthia Young Model was finished as a Flat

www.luhustitches.com Ornament and was trimmed
with rickrack. Hanger was made
from ribbon. f
Frosty Christmas Tree
Skill Level: Easy
Materials
• 10" x 9" piece 28-count raw Cashel
linen from Zweigart® Frosty Christmas Tree
• One skein each Classic Colorworks
• One skein The Gentle Art Sampler
Threads
Classic Colorworks
i 012 (498) cupid
m 121 (818) little pink peony
▲ 029 (520) spinach

+ 0150 (368) evergreen
Weeks Dye Works™

P 1092 (3865) grits
b 2237 (433) hazelnut

106 for
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Gingersn .
recip e
Pickle Barrel Designs DMC® Sullivans®

310 45053 black
Nancy Greenberg 422 45093 hazelnut brown, lt.
www.picklebarreldesigns.com 902 45252 garnet, vy. dk.
907 45256 parrot green, lt. Instructions
972 45302 canary, dp. Cross stitch over two threads using
Ho Ho Home B5200 45002 snow white two strands of floss. Where small
Skill Level: Intermediate Backstitch symbols appear, work 3/4 cross stitch using
Stitch Count: 44H x 69W — 310 45053 black two strands of floss.
Design Size: 31/8" x 5" Backstitch over two threads using two
Classic Colorworks Hand Dyed Cotton strands of floss.
Materials Floss
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses* Finishing Instructions
• 9" x 11" piece 28-count lambswool
Jobelan from Wichelt Imports Inc. 153 (898) Whatley woodlands Model was finished as a Flat-
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® 181 n/a steamed broccoli Ornament. Trim and hanger where made
USA six-strand embroidery floss 197 n/a ribbon red with white pompom trim. f
• One skein each Classic Colorworks 200 n/a sunflower
Hand Dyed Cotton Floss Backstitch
• Size 24 tapestry needle — 197 n/a ribbon red
Ho Ho Home

Instructions
two strands of floss or braid.
strand of floss or braid.
strand of floss.
four threads using one strand of braid.
Attach seed beads using one strand of
braid and a 1/2 cross stitch. Attach star
crystals using one strand of braid.
Rosewood Manor Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Trim and hanger were made
Karen Kluba using twisted cording.
www.rosewoodxstitch.com
Finished by Marilyn Clanin f
Dancing Trees Dancing Trees
Materials
Jobelan from Zweigart®
• One card Rainbow Gallery Treasure
Braid Petite
• Three Mill Hill Glass Treasures
5-Pointed Star crystals
107 for
• Size 24 tapestry needle See page uit
nish Bisc
• Beading needle Apple Da e. p
Cups reci
DMC® Sullivans®
501 45110 blue green, dk.
502 45111 blue green
503 45112 blue green, med.
924 45269 gray green, vy. dk.
926 45270 gray green, med.
927 45271 gray green, lt.
3768 45384 gray green, dk.
— 501 45110 blue green, dk.
— 3768 45384 gray green, dk.
Rainbow Gallery Treasure Braid Petite
PB58 antique silver
ç PB58 antique silver
(Algerian eye
diamond)
— PB58 antique silver

G02010 ice
Mill Hill Small 5-Pointed Star
12061 crystal

The Stitcherhood
Maria Warmke
www.thestitcherhood.com
Merry & Bright

Skill Level: Easy
Merry & Bright
Materials
• 11" x 10" piece 14-count beige Aida
from DMC®/Charles Craft®
DMC® Sullivans®
310 45053 black
666 45155 red, bt.
728 45491 topaz
904 45253 parrot green, vy. dk.
blanc 45001 white
Instructions
stands of floss.
Ornament. Hanger was made from thick
twisted cording. f

4 8

Oh Holy
1 Night
1. KST Designs
Christmas Alphabet A
6
2. MarNic Designs
Unto Us a Child Is Born
3. Medina Originals
Joy Angel
4. Nikyscreations
Angel Tree
5. Shoofly NeedleArt Designs

Shepherd Boy & Little Lamb
7
6. StitchyFish Designs
Beneath His Wings
7. The Little Stitcher

St. Lucy’s Light
8. Tiny Modernist Inc.

Vintage Angel
3
Materials
hardanger fabric from Artiste®
DMC® Sullivans®
300 45048 mahogany, vy. dk.
307 45051 lemon
437 45098 tan, lt. Instructions
552 45124 violet, med. Cross stitch over one thread using two
553 45125 violet stands of floss.
554 45126 violet, lt. Backstitch over one thread using one
699 45159 green strand of floss.
701 45161 green, lt. Work straight stitch using one
777 45492 raspberry, vy. dk. strand of floss.
813 45215 blue, lt. Work French knot using one strand
827 45228 blue, vy. lt.
KST Designs 972 45302 canary, dp.
of floss and wrapping floss around
needle twice.
Kimberly Tyree 3801 45398 melon, vy. dk.
www.kstdesigns.net Backstitches/Straight Stitches Finishing Instructions
— 553 45125 violet Model was finished as a Flat
— 777 45492 raspberry, vy. dk.
Christmas Alphabet A Ornament. Hanger was made using red
French Knot 1/4" satin ribbon. f
Skill Level: Intermediate 553 45125 violet
Design Size: 31/8" x 31/8" Christmas Alphabet A

— 310 45053 black
Caron Collection Rachelette™

— A78 24 carat gold
Kreinik Metallics Very Fine Braid #4

202HL Aztec gold high
lustre
Straight Stitch
— 018 navy
Instructions
two strands of floss or very fine braid
#4. Where small symbols appear, work
1/4 or 3/4 cross stitch using two strands of
floss or very fine braid #4. When two
MarNic Designs colors are bracketed together, use one
strand of each.
Maria E. Gollek Work backstitch over two threads
www.marnicdesigns.com using one strand of floss. Finishing Instructions
Work straight stitch using one strand Model was completed using Pillow-
of floss or very fine braid #4. Ornament Finishing instructions. f
Unto Us a Child Is Born Place generous length of Rachelette
Skill Level: Intermediate fiber along top edge of manger
Stitch Count: 54H x 44W where indicated. Using one strand of
106 for
Design Size: 37/8" x 31/4" 3822/45419 and couching stitches, See page s
u er Ball
tt
attach Rachelette in place, creating ruffle Peanut B
as desired. recipe.
Materials
Jobelan from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One spool each Kreinik Very Fine Unto Us a Child Is Born
Braid #4
• One skein Caron Collection
Rachelette™ fiber
DMC® Sullivans®
blanc 45001 white
310 45053 black
543 45122 beige, ul. vy. lt.
746 45187 off white
746 45187 off white
3822 45419 straw, lt.
813 45215 blue, lt.
818 45220 baby pink
827 45228 blue, vy. lt.
838 45236 beige brown, vy. dk.
840 45238 beige brown, med.
838 45236 beige brown, vy. dk.
840 45238 beige brown, med.
841 45239 beige brown, lt.
950 45287 desert sand, lt.
3032 45324 mocha brown, med.
842 45240 beige brown, vy. lt.
3756 45379 baby blue, ul. vy. lt.
3790 45396 beige gray, ul. dk.
3822 45419 straw, lt.
3852 45450 straw, vy. dk.
—
3822 45419 straw, lt. (couching

stitch)

106 for
See page
Can dy Bark
Easy
reci e.
p
Medina Originals
Linda Medina
www.facebook.com/linda.medina.9862
Instructions
Joy Angel Cross stitch over two threads using
Skill Level: Easy symbols appear, work 1/4 or 3/4 cross stitch.
Stitch Count: 34H x 40W For stars, cross stitch over two threads
Design Size: 21/2" x 27/8" using two strands of floss and one
strand of braid.
Materials Backstitch over two threads using two
• 9" x 9" piece 28-count ice blue linen strands of floss.
fabric from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® Finishing Instructions
USA six-strand embroidery floss Model was finished as a Flat
• One spool Kreinik Blending Filament Ornament. Trim was made using mini
• Size 24 tapestry needle pompom trim. Hanger was made using
narrow gold cording. f
DMC® Sullivans®
♠ B5200 45002 snow white
÷ 3855 45453 autumn gold, lt.
HL002 gold high lustre
g 3854 45452 autumn gold, med. Joy Angel
▲ 3770 45385 tawny, vy. lt.
ç 3326 45338 rose, lt.
= 498 45108 red, dk.
n 469 45104 avocado green
$ 471 45106 avocado green, vy.
lt.
9 720 45167 orange spice, dk.
o 918 45264 red copper, dk.
Backstitches
— 498 45108 red, dk.
— 469 45104 avocado green
French Knot
Í 3854 45452 autumn gold, med.
Kreinik Blending Filament

Backstitch
— HL002 gold high lustre

Nikyscreations
Nicoletta Farrauto
www.nikyscreations.com
Angel Tree
Angel Tree
Skill Level: Easy
Materials
• 11" x 9" piece 32-count Old England
linen by Nikyscreations
DMC® Sullivans®
X 3371 45351 black brown
b 3051 45331 green gray, dk.
♣ 830 45231 golden olive, dk.
? 370 45083 mustard, med.
5 951 45288 tawny, lt.
P 775 45195 baby blue, vy. lt.
o 3857 45455 rosewood, dk.
Instructions
Model was finished using Flat-
Ornament Finishing instructions.
Embellish with desired trim, bows
and hanger. f

Shoofly NeedleArt
Designs
Maureen Reid
www.etsy.com/shop/ShooflyNeedleArt Shepherd Boy: Front
Shepherd Boy & Little Lamb
Stitch Count
Shepherd Boy: 66H x 52W
Little Lamb: 35H x 44W
Design Size
Shepherd Boy: 51/8" x 4"
Little Lamb: 23/4" x 31/2"
Materials
• Two 8" x 8" and two 6" x 6" pieces
13-count white vinyl Aida from Charles
Craft®
Shepherd Boy
DMC® Sullivans®
▲ 433 45094 brown, med.
ç 434 45095 brown, lt.
? 435 45096 brown, vy. lt.
i 3779 45392 rosewood, vy. lt.
f 3816 45413 celadon green
♠ 3817 45414 celadon green, lt.
= 3866 45464 mocha brown, ul.
vy. lt.
♦ 777 45492 raspberry, vy. dk.
‡ 3831 45429 raspberry, dk.
@ 3822 45419 straw, lt.
e 3821 45418 straw
» 420 45092 hazelnut brown, dk.
% 3828 45425 hazelnut brown
8 422 45093 hazelnut brown, lt.
Backstitches
— 3706 45360 melon, med.
Little Lamb: Front Little Lamb: Back
Little Lamb
DMC® Sullivans®
Shepherd Boy: Back ) 310 45053 black
# 3799 45397 pewter gray, vy. dk.
S 3799 45397 pewter gray, vy. dk.
317 45058 pewter gray
= 3866 45464 mocha brown, ul vy.
lt.
¶ 353 45077 peach
3 310 45053 black (one strand)
Backstitch
— 310 45053 black
Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using one or
two stands of floss as indicated in the color
key. Where small symbols appear, work 1/4
cross stitch using two strands of floss.
strand of floss.

• Two 10" lengths 20-pound hemp cord
for the hangers
• One each 3" jingle bell in green and red
• Invisible thread
• Strong-hold double-sided tape or clear
craft glue.
After completing the stitching, trim

away the excess vinyl Aida, making certain
to leave one extra space of vinyl Aida
around all edge stitches to keep them
securely in place.
To join, apply double-sided tape or a
small amount of craft glue to wrong side of
stitched pieces and press firmly together.
For hanger, fold 10" length of hemp
cord in two, string the jingle bell onto it
and knot the two cut ends together at the
desired length. Stitch the looped end of the
hanger in place in the middle back of each
stitched piece using invisible thread. f

Instructions
symbols appear, work 1/4 or 3/4 cross stitch
strands of floss.
strands of floss.
Attach bead using one strand of floss
Model was finished as a Flat-
Ornament. Trim and hanger were
made using narrow gold cording.
StitchyFish Designs Stitched by Michele Byers f
Lee Fisher
www.stitchyfishdesigns.blogspot.com/
Beneath His Wings

Skill Level: Intermediate 108 for
See page
Sticky Toffee
Design Size: 35/8" x 21/2" recipe.
Pudding
Materials
• 10" x 9" piece 28-count metallic Cashel
• One skein each Presencia® or DMC®
six-strand embroidery floss Beneath His Wings
• One skein Presencia® Metallic or DMC®
Light Effects embroidery floss
• One Mill Hill Seed Bead
• Beading needle
Presencia® DMC®
7139 676 old gold, lt.
7155 680 old gold, dk.
8159 839 mocha beige, dk.
3745 924 green gray, dk.
3721 927 green gray, lt.
4000 951 ecru, dk.
3739 3768 green gray
7825 3857 rosewood, dk.
7818 3858 rosewood, med.
1211 712 baby yellow
— 7139 676 old gold, lt.
— 7155 680 old gold, dk.
— 8159 839 mocha beige, dk.
— 3745 924 green gray, dk.
— 4000 951 ecru, dk.
— 3739 3768 green gray
— 7825 3857 rosewood, dk.
Presencia Metallic® DMC® Light Effects

— 0006 E677 champagne
metallic
Mill Hill Seed Bead

G02011 Victorian gold

DMC® Sullivans®
310 45053 black
3777 45390 terra cotta, vy. dk.
3031 45323 mocha brown, vy. dk.
3865 45463 winter white
895 45248 hunter green, vy. dk.
945 45283 tawny
782 45200 topaz, dk.
3772 45386 desert sand, vy. dk.
Straight Stitch
— 310 45053 black
DMC® Light Effects

E3821 gold, lt.
Straight Stitch
— E3821 gold, lt.
Instructions
The Little Stitcher Cross stitch over two threads using two
Laura Rimola appear (eyes), work 1/4 cross stitch using one
www.etsy.com/shop/LittleStitcherShop strand of floss.
St. Lucy’s Light strand of floss.
Skill Level: Intermediate Finishing Instructions

Stitch Count: 75H x 41W Model was finished as a Pillow
Design Size: 43/4" x 25/8" Ornament. Bow and hanger were made
using red and white satin ribbons.
Materials Stitched by Emanuela Dossetto f
• 11" x 9" piece 32-count vintage country
mocha Belfast linen from Zweigart®
108 for
USA six-strand embroidery floss See page .
er recipe
• One skein DMC® Light Effects Lussekatt
St. Lucy’s Light

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Tiny Modernist Inc.
Cheryl McKinnon
www.tinymodernist.com
Vintage Angel

Vintage Angel
Skill Level: Easy
Materials
• 11" x 11" piece 14-count white Aida
from Wichelt Imports Inc.
DMC® Sullivans®
8 727 45172 topaz, vy. lt.
v 725 45170 topaz, med. lt.
" 729 45173 old gold, med.
b 948 45286 peach, vy. lt.
o
T
P
9
352
747
45076
45188
3766 45383
3760 45380
coral, lt.
sky blue, vy. lt.
peacock blue, lt.
Wedgwood blue,
September 22-25, 2021
med.
▲ 535 45121 ash gray, vy. lt.
— 3766 45383 peacock blue, lt.
— 3760 45380 Wedgwood blue,
med.
— 535 45121 ash gray, vy. lt.
Instructions
strands of floss. Meet your favorite designers – Shop the Galleria
strand of floss.
Connect with other stitchers – Attend a class
strand of floss. Embassy Suites – St. Charles, MO
Finishing Instructions www.Facebook.com/NeedleworkGalleria
Model was finished as a Flat www.needleworkgalleria.com
from twisted cording. f
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Reindeer
Express
1. Blue Ribbon Designs
2 Rejoicing Reindeer
2. Haystack Stitching
Festive Jumper
3. Hot House Petunia Designs

First Snow
4. Lindy Stitches
Christmas Frolic
5. Saving Graces Fine

Needlearts
Deer In the Forest
3
6. Sullivans® USA
Tartan Reindeer

Blue Ribbon Designs
Belinda Karls-Nace
alt
102 for S
www.blueribbondesigns.com See page ments
O r na
Dough
recipe.
Rejoicing Reindeer
Skill Level: Easy
Materials
• 9" x 9" piece 40-count mocha linen
fabric from Weeks Dye Works™ Rejoicing Reindeer
Weeks Dye Works™

o 1227 (435) bright leaf
¥ 1269 (938) chestnut
i 2264 (815) garnet
) 1279 (500) holly
♣ 2156 (505) hunter
▲ 2269 (321) liberty

Instructions
strand of floss.
with twisted cording using two strands
each of DMC® 505 and 321. f

Haystack Stitching
Caroline Seldon
Festive Jumper
104 for
See page y
Skill Level: Intermediate s Memor
Stitch Count: 45H x 61W Christma
Story!
Festive Jumper
Materials
• 6" x 6" piece 14-count cream
perforated paper from Wichelt
Imports Inc./Mill Hill
DMC® Sullivans®
+ 3865 45463 winter white
¥ 816 45218 garnet
§ 07 45321 driftwood
ç 310 45053 black
Instructions
stands of floss.

Top
• Scissors
• Mini coat hanger or wire to twist as a
coat hanger
• Felt for backing
• 1/4"-wide red grosgrain ribbon
Trim stitched piece one square from

stitching on all edges.
Loosely adhere felt to the back of
ornament using double-side tape; trim
edges even. Using winter white floss,
whipstitch around all edges, stitching
the coat hanger or wire to the back of the
jumper at the neck.
Hanger was made from 1/4"-wide
grosgrain ribbon. f

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads
using two strands of floss or number
of strands indicated in color key.
When working with variegated
floss, complete each cross stitch
as you progress to ensure good
coverage of color.
Work backstitch over two
threads and straight stitch
Attach beads
and charm using
one strand of
coordinating floss and
1/2 cross stitch.
Hot House Petunia Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Trim and hanger were
Designs made using a strand of bead trim. f
L.S. Porter
First Snow
Skill Level: Easy
Materials First Snow

• 10" x 10" piece 32-count silver moon
linen from Yarn Tree
• One skein each Dinky-Dyes stranded
silk floss
Dyed Cotton Thread
• One package each Mill Hill beads
• One package Mill Hill medium
snowflake charm
Dinky-Dyes Stranded Silk Floss

5 S-141 (938) dark chocolate (3
strands)
+ S-141 (938) dark chocolate (2
strands)
¥ S-191 (840) stringy bark
— S-191 (840) stringy bark
Classic Colorworks
Hand Dyed Cotton Thread
r 029 (3345) spinach
Mill Hill Antique Seed Beads

Í G03049 rich red
Mill Hill Pony Beads

Í G18010 ice
Mill Hill Glass Treasures

Í 12162 medium snowflake


Christmas Frolic
Skill Level: Easy
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 36-count Quartz linen
from Hanging Thread
• One spool each DMC® or Sullivans®
DMC® Sullivans®
♦ 780 45198 topaz, ul. vy. dk.
X 738 45179 tan, vy. lt.
8 3031 45323 mocha brown, vy. Instructions
dk. Cross stitch over two threads using two
) 321 45062 red stands of floss.
Lindy Stitches Z 744 45185 yellow, pl.
Stephanie Webb Z 3816 45413 celadon green Finishing Instructions
W 3818 45415 emerald green, ul. Model was finished as a Flat-Ornament.
www.lindystitches.com
vy. dk. Trim and hanger were made with
1 433 45094 brown, med. pompom and chenille trim from Lady Dot
( 335 45068 rose Creates. f
Christmas Frolic

Saving Graces Fine
Needlearts
Elizabeth Spurlock
www.etsy.com/shop/SavingGraces
Deer In the Forest 107 for

See page y
s Memor
Skill Level: Intermediate Christma
Stitch Count: 49H x 49W Story!
Materials
Aida from Zweigart®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® Deer In the Forest
• One skein each DMC® Color Variations
• One package Mill Hill Antique Seed
Beads
• Beading needle
DMC® Sullivans®
3863 45461 mocha beige, med.

4050 roaming pastures
4140 driftwood
DMC® Light Effects

E703 emerald green, lt.
Mill Hill Antique Seed Beads

G03049 rich red
Instructions
strands of floss.
and a cross stitch over one square.
Ornament. Hanger was made using 3/8"-
wide grosgrain ribbon. f

Sullivans® USA
Design by Karen Kluba for
Sullivans® USA
www.sullivansusa.net
Tartan Reindeer
Skill Level: Easy
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 28-count antique-white
linen from Zweigart® Tartan Reindeer
• One skein each Sullivans® USA
Sullivans®
i 45062 red
X 45131 moss green, dk.
♦ 45177 olive green, med.
b 45178 olive green, lt.
) 45280 coffee brown, ul. dk.
o 45491 topaz
Backstitch
— 45491 topaz
Instructions
strand of floss.

• Mat board
• Thin quilt batting
• Coordinating fabric for backing
• Coordinating embroidery floss for
twisted cording and tassel (Sullivans®
#45491, one skein; #45131, one skein;
#45062, two skeins)

Ornament. Twisted cording trim and
tassel were made with coordinating floss.
Stitched by Karen Kluba

Finished by Marilyn Clanin f
Recipes & Memories
Ardith Design log using a spatula or spoon. Roll up the remember cutting and gluing and each year my mom and I
paper and wrap it like candy. Place in the
Amanda Mae refrigerator for several hours until firm.
paper chains, stringing popcorn would spend a few days before
MacNaughton After chilling, remove log from the and cranberries, painting Christmas making dozens of
paper and dust with confectioners’ sugar
on all sides. Cut into slices and serve. Keep
salt-dough ornaments and cookie platters that the Officers’
My family loves decorating for in the refrigerator or freezer. If frozen, place the heavenly smell of fresh Wives Club would then take
the holidays with twinkle lights at room temperature for a few minutes
gingerbread from the oven. around to all the different
before cutting or serving.
and several themed trees. I like to May decorating your tree create facilities on base that stayed open
put up twinkle lights in October,
Autumn Lane lasting memories! during Christmas. Military bases
and we start decorating on the don’t close for Christmas and
first day of November. The glow Stitchery Salt Dough Ornaments
4 cups flour not everyone gets to go home for
of the tiny string lights brings Aaron Houston 1 cup table salt the holidays. It always made me
so much happiness and warmth 1½ cups warm water
When I think of a favorite happy to know I helped bring a
into our home. Our motto is, “It’s Christmas memory, I think of Decorating tools
little happiness and joy to others
Cookie cutters
never too early for twinkle lights!” sleeping under the Christmas Textural items (kitchen utensils, rubber around our military base.
tree! My brother and sister and stamps, toothpick, etc.)
Straw (to create hole for hanger)
Artmishka Cross I would all sleep under the tree Acrylic paint, glitter, puffy paint
Nikki’s Chai Tea Mix
This makes a great hostess gift for
Stitch and stay awake and talk forever Polyurethane spray (optional)
parties. Simply place mix in glass
Ribbon for hangers
Anna Gutova about what Santa would bring us.
Mix flour and salt; whisk until well
canning jars, decorate and give as gifts.
We had a set of lights that played combined. Slowly add warm water, stirring 2 cups sugar
My story as a cross stitch until you’ve added all the water. Use your 2 cups unsweetened instant tea
Christmas music, so we fell asleep 1½ cups powdered French vanilla
designer started at Christmas. hands to knead the dough until smooth
under the twinkling lights with and pliable; this will take a few minutes. nondairy creamer
I was 5 years old and I was Roll out the dough 1/8-inch thick. 1¼ cups powdered nondairy creamer
Christmas music playing in our 1¼ cups brown sugar
thinking about a Christmas gift Use cookie cutters to cut into desired
ears. Now, my kids like to sleep shapes. Add texture, draw or write on ¾ cup nonfat dry milk powder
for my mom. My kindergarten ornaments using your favorite tools. 2 teaspoons cinnamon
under the Christmas tree too, 1½ teaspoons nutmeg
teacher was telling us that the Using a straw, make a hole near top of
and it brings such joy to my heart ornament for hanger. Bake the ornaments 1¼ teaspoons cardamom
best gift is the one that we make in a 300-degree oven for about 1 hour or ¾ teaspoon ground cloves
knowing the excitement they are 1 teaspoon allspice
with our own hands. In Mom’s until hard. Paint and decorate ornaments
feeling. to your liking. Once paint is completely ¼ teaspoon white pepper
craft bag, I found some linen and dry, coat with polyurethane spray for extra
In a large bowl, combine all the
stranded cotton. I took a sheet Blackwork longevity. Thread ribbon through hole for
ingredients; mix well.
hanger and hang on tree.
of squared paper and drew a Journey In a food processer, cover and process
simple chart with a sheep in the tea mixture in batches until it’s a very fine
Liz Almond Bobbin and Fred powder. Store in an airtight container in a
field using the colors of cotton cool dry place for up to 6 months.
that I had. Then I cross stitched When I was a little girl, my Shannan Grierson To prepare hot chai tea: Place 1/4 cup
dry mix in a mug. Add 1 to 11/2 cups hot
the piece and finished it as a father served in the Royal Navy, Mumma’s Tang-elicious milk (depending on taste preference); stir
napkin by fraying the edges. I and in those days, sailors went Pickled Onions until well combined. Add a sprinkle of
500 grams pearl onions cinnamon or whipped cream to top of
knew that my mom loved nature to sea and abroad for up to 500 milliliters cider vinegar mug before serving if desired.
and I thought that she would three years at a time, so having 4 tablespoons brown sugar Yield: 32 servings (8 cups tea mix).
10 whole cloves
appreciate the theme. Since a family Christmas together 1 teaspoon mixed herbs*
then I have created hundreds was rare. However, he made Pinch of salt Charlotte’s Web
*To make your own version of English
of designs, but that very first up for this whatever the time “mixed herbs” combine 1 part each Needlework
one, almost 40 years later, is still of the year he came home. On dried herb: thyme, oregano, parsley,
Charlotte Smyth
marjoram, basil and sage.
kept in my mom’s house and several occasions I remember
celebrating Christmas in the Soak the onions in warm water for a In our ever-changing lives,
cherished as the most precious. few minutes; trim tops and peel. Dry on
summer, including a Christmas clean kitchen towel.
we all need touchstones. For
Chocolate Salami Place vinegar, sugar, cloves, herbs and me and my friend Deb, one of
180 grams English digestive biscuits
tree, a turkey meal and presents! salt into a pan and heat just enough to
(or graham crackers) melt the sugar and salt; do not boil the
those things is our Christmas
¾ cup your favorite nuts,
Blue Ribbon mixture. Remove from heat and let cool. trees. We have been friends for
coarsely chopped Pack the onions into clean, sterilized
as long as I have been making
200 grams dark or milk chocolate Designs jars. Once cooled, pour vinegar mixture
90 grams unsalted butter over the onions. Make sure there are no ornaments, so Deb has a
6 tablespoons whole milk Belinda Karls-Nace air pockets, and then seal the jars and
complete set. Although we have
Confectioners’ sugar for coating store for 1 to 2 months. Keep refrigerated
Place biscuits in a large zip-close bag
As a child, our family after opening. both moved many times, our
and crush them using a rolling pin until Christmas tree was decorated trees are a connection to our
you have small, coarse crumbs. Transfer Boulder Valley
crumbs to a large bowl and stir in nuts.
with classic items: paper memories and to each other.
In a medium bowl, place chocolate chains, strings of popcorn and Stitching In an exchange of emails over
and butter. Heat in the microwave or in
cranberries, candy canes, salt- Nikki Ewing Christmas, Deb reminded me of
a double boiler until melted and smooth.
Add milk and stir. Add chocolate mixture dough ornaments, gingerbread My favorite Christmas memory the importance of creating art
to crumb mixture and mix until combined.
Spread the mixture out on parchment
men and a handful of very is making cookies with my mom. and beauty. The act of creating
paper or plastic wrap, and shape it into a special ornaments. I distinctly I grew up in a military family, isn’t just an important part of

Recipes & Memories
being human, it allows us to loot. That way, we could all enjoy Fireside Originals Insert cloves into oranges all around
the orange. Place oranges, apple cider,
make something beautiful while the opening of each present. We Carol J. Grant lemon juice, grenadine and cinnamon
adding something positive to hope that you have a wonderful sticks in a large pot and heat. Add
Easy Cheesy bourbon; serve warm.
the world. In 2021, may you holiday. I appreciate your support Lemon Bars
continue to create beauty doing and look forward to another year This is my favorite cookie recipe and Gentle Pursuit
what brings you and those you of stitching and creating with all I love making them especially at
Christmas. Thank you, Mom, for this one. Designs
love together. of you.
1 (17-ounce) lemon cake mix Cissy Bailey Smith
Split Pea Soup Bourbon Balls ½ cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg slightly beaten What could be better than
My mum was brilliant at creating great Warning for the faint of heart, during our
1 can lemon frosting
things to eat. This recipe is one my video shoot, Bourbon Balls were harmed; a puppy for Christmas? When
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese,
favorites—it was always what she made I repeat, they were harmed!
room temperature my precious aging Chow/
when I came home from college.
2½ cups vanilla wafer cookies, 2 eggs
2 cups split peas soaked for 12 hours finely crushed Border collie, Cora, died, I
12 cups water 2 tablespoons unsweetened Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease was devastated by her loss,
Ham bone cocoa powder bottom only of a 13 x 9-inch pan.
1 onion, chopped 1 cup confectioners’ sugar plus Combine the cake mix, melted butter but I resisted the urgings of
2 carrots, chopped additional for coating and slightly beaten egg. Mix with fork my granddaughters to get a
4 ribs celery with the tops, chopped 1 cup finely chopped pecans (may until moist. Pat mixture into the bottom of
1 cup milk substitute finely chopped walnuts, prepared pan. puppy. Health- and age-related
2 cups beef stock or ½ cup finely chopped walnuts Mix the frosting with cream cheese; issues had motivated my father
Ham and ½ cup coconut flakes) reserve ½ cup of the frosting mixture in a
Salt, pepper and paprika to taste 3 tablespoons corn syrup separate bowl and set aside. To the rest of to move in with me, and I
¼ cup bourbon (You are on your own the mixture add 2 eggs and beat for 3 to needed to focus on caring for
Drain peas and put in a large pan. Add in the liquor store on this one!) 5 minutes. Spread over cake mixture. Bake
water and ham bone. Cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan. him. Having a puppy wasn’t
for 3 hours. Combine cookies, cocoa powder, 1 cup After bars have cooled, spread the set- a possibility. Dad enjoyed the
Add chopped vegetables. Cover and confectioners’ sugar and pecans. aside frosting mixture over the top, cut into
simmer for 1 hour. Add corn syrup and bourbon to the bars and serve. Serves 20. way my home was filled with
Add milk, beef stock and ham. Stir until mixture; mix well until all the ingredients my children and grandchildren
soup boils. Season with salt, pepper and are 1 sticky ball but not too moist or they
paprika. Simmer for 20 minutes. will not roll up into balls. Frony Ritter several days a week, and he
Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and then lived happily here with me for
roll the balls in confectioners’ sugar. Place Designs
Dames of the the balls in a closed container, placing a
Frony Ritter 3½ years. His health condition
sheet of waxed paper between layers. If began to deteriorate after a
Needle your mixture is extra wet, you may want
to roll the balls in confectioners’ sugar a
As a kid, our fireplace was a cancer diagnosis, and he passed
Elizabeth Talledo second time before consuming. cardboard one that we put up at the age of 95.
Wait a minimum of 2 days before eating;
As always, we have been busy, 1 to 2 weeks is recommended. Enjoy!
at Christmastime. I spent many I have always enjoyed my
busy this past year. Miguel is still Optional: Use honey- or vanilla-infused hours trying to figure out how own company but without Dad,
bourbon to add to the flavoring. Vanilla-
in university, and Isa is living it infused corn syrup may also be used in
Santa was going to get inside a my home felt rather empty. My
big in Nashville. We managed to place of plain corn syrup. fireplace that wasn’t real, and daughter and granddaughters
get together and do a couple live I made up great stories about thought I simply needed
videos making cookies for the Fairy Wool in the how he could get in a cardboard something to look after and
holidays. The Bourbon Balls we Wood fireplace that doesn’t really have were sure that a puppy would
made were a big hit. Cassandra Cavalca a chimney. One year our parents be excellent company. After
When I was growing up, we gave us three girls a choice thinking about it and praying
Conforti
made Bourbon Balls without the between going on a vacation or about it, and researching dogs
coconut flakes and used pecans Pumpkin & Parmesan getting a fireplace, and we chose of all sizes, I decided to go with
instead of walnuts. One reason Soup vacation because Santa seemed
I live in Parma, Italy, the city known
a Bernedoodle. When I saw the
we made them with pecans is for Parmesan cheese, so I would like to to have no trouble getting photo of a sable and white pup,
because we were lucky enough suggest you try this simple and delicious through our beloved cardboard
recipe that’s perfect for cold winter days.
I instantly fell in love.
to have a pecan tree in our back fireplace. I named the pup Charlie after
1 kilogram of clean pumpkin cut into
yard and always seemed to have a small pieces my dad. He is sweet, awkward
supply of them to bake with. 1 onion, grated Americanized
1 branch of fresh rosemary Wassail Bowl and goofy, and loves everyone.
Isa, Miguel and I are trying to 500 milliliters (2¼ cups) I changed this to add two of my favorite Charlie has filled my home and
keep up the tradition of being vegetable broth ingredients (bourbon and grenadine)
Salt
heart with love and laughter
to decrease the sweetness, and increase
together for the holidays. As we 1 teaspoon olive oil the mirth. I also eliminated brandy (and training opportunities),
all know, as we get older it is Grated Parmesan cheese and vodka, which are traditionally in and he is the puppy featured on
the wassail. Adding a couple shakes of
harder and harder to get together. Combine pumpkin, onion and
cherry bitters also enhances the flavor. my ornament.
rosemary in a pot and cover everything
For fun this year we made the with broth. 6 oranges
person who was opening presents Cook about 20 minutes; the pumpkin Whole cloves
must be very soft. 1 gallon apple cider
put on a blindfold, and then we Remove the rosemary branch; blend 1½ cups lemon juice
put all the presents in front of cooked pumpkin mixture with a blender ½ cup grenadine
until you get a thick cream. Add a pinch of 10 (2-inch) cinnamon sticks
them before letting them take off salt, olive oil and Parmesan cheese. 2 cups bourbon
the blindfold and go through the Enjoy your meal!

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Giulia Punti Historic large cookie sheet. Bake about 15 minutes of the season, not about
or until cookies are very lightly golden
Antichi Handworkes (cookies will be soft).
presents. But I have to admit
Giulia Manfredini Deborah Fasano Icing
that some of my best childhood
Baked Pasta With In a small bowl, stir confectioners’ sugar Christmas memories relate
There are special Christmas and milk together until smooth. With small
to perfectly chosen gifts. On
Artichokes & teaspoon, spread icing on cooled cookies.
Béchamel Sauce memories and songs for all of Decorate with chopped pistachios. the top of the list is Lite-Brite.
Artichokes us that signal the advent of the Set cookies aside to allow icing to dry
I would spend hours in a
1 tablespoon olive oil before serving.
Christmas season. For some, darkened room punching
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
3 medium to small artichokes, cleaned, it’s the first snowflakes as they Jennifer J. Redmond colorful plastic pegs on black
washed and thinly sliced softly swirl in a winter sky; for
1 to 11/2 cups water Jennifer J. Redmond paper and watching a design
1 small lemon, juiced others, it’s the placement of a emerge. (Now that I think of it,
Fresh parsley, chopped cherished Christmas ornament My favorite Christmas memory
Salt to taste is from when I was a little girl. Lite-Brite is a lot like my cross-
upon the highest bough. For stitch computer software.) I
Béchamel Sauce me, no words signal the start Every year my mom would
2 tablespoons butter make us a Christmas ornament. also loved Spirograph, with
2 tablespoons flour of the holiday season and its plastic wheels and colored
Salt to taste the promise of Santa Claus It started with our handprints
1 cup 2-percent milk when we were babies, and then, pens that created swirly
delivering presents more than designs. Like lots of other
Pasta the lyrics to the 1934 holiday as we got older, it changed yearly
101/2 ounces dry macaroni or penne to cross-stitch, needlepoint or children of the 1960s and
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese song, Santa Claus Is Comin’ ’70s, I also received a much-
to Town. A favorite of my painted wooden ornaments, but
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (180 loved Jon Gnagy drawing set
degrees Celsius). paternal grandfather’s during all were handmade with each
For artichokes, place olive oil and of our name, date and year. I’ve one year. In the decades since
garlic in a large saucepan and cook over the childhood years of his those childhood holidays I’ve
low to medium heat, stirring often. Add grandchildren, he relished the carried on that tradition with
artichokes. Add water and lemon juice; my daughter, although I never continued my crafty pursuits
cook about 20 minutes until the sauce excitement and anticipation of and gradually turned them
thickens. When artichokes are cooked, add the season through young eyes, did her handprint, and over the
parsley and salt. Take half of the cooked last couple of years, she’s gotten into a career. It’s been kind
artichokes and chop them in a blender to while revering Santa’s choice of of a roundabout journey, but
make a cream. picking the holiest night of the the ornament a few days after
For the béchamel sauce, melt the Christmas. Now I am hoping I believe it started under my
butter in a small saucepan, Stir in flour year to travel—honoring the family’s Christmas tree.
and salt, and cook slowly for about a night of profound love, giving to continue the tradition with
minute. Gradually add the milk, stirring my granddaughter, and her first
constantly. Continue to cook and stir until and goodwill toward men. Red Cabbage & Apples
sauce thickens. My family and I wish you a ornament is a handprint. This simple side dish makes a sweet and
For pasta, cook macaroni or penne tangy accompaniment to any roasted
according to package to al dente stage. wonderful Christmas with family Chocolate meat. It can be served hot or at room
Add creamed artichoke and half of and friends you treasure. Orange Cookies temperature.
béchamel sauce to cooked pasta and then 1 cup sugar
arrange the pasta mix in a buttered baking 1/4 cup butter
Pistachio 2/3 cup butter, room temperature
dish. Spread the remaining artichokes on 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
top, cover with remaining béchamel sauce, Ricotta Cookies 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice
and thinly sliced
and top with Parmesan cheese. Bake for Cookies 1 medium onion, diced
1 egg
15 minutes. 12 ounces pistachios 1 medium head of red cabbage, sliced
11/2 cups flour
2 cups sugar 1 cup water
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup butter, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Haystack 1 pound ricotta 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Stitching 2 large eggs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup sugar
1 bay leaf
4 cups flour
Caroline Seldon 1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
Melt butter in large pot over medium
1 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. heat and sauté apple and onion until
Growing up, Father Mix together 1 cup sugar, butter, slightly tender. Add cabbage and
Christmas used to leave his Icing 1 tablespoon orange peel, orange remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
2 cups of confectioners’ sugar juice and egg. Heat mixture to boiling, then reduce
presents at the end of our bed 3 tablespoons milk Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, heat to low and cover. Simmer until
in a pillowcase. Surprisingly, Chopped pistachios baking powder and baking soda; add cabbage is very tender (approximately 45
to sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in minutes). Remove bay leaf before serving.
he remembered who got what Cookies chocolate chips.
present but there were no Roll dough into 11/2-inch balls.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place pistachios in a food processor Mix 1/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon Keslyn’s
tags. Mum and Dad used to orange peel in a separate bowl. Roll balls
and process until finely ground, about 1
in mixture and then place 3 inches apart
Lynda Keske
sneak a small colored dot on minute. Set aside.
In large bowl, with mixer at low speed, on a baking sheet. Flatten slightly with a
the presents with C, N and beat sugar and butter until blended. bottom of a glass. When our families were
D to identify which present Increase mixer speed to high and beat Bake 9 to 12 minutes until the edges young, money was scarce. We
until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. are just starting to crisp, but centers are a
went with which child. I can’t At medium speed, beat in ricotta, little soft. Let cool. all loved the Christmas spirit
remember at what age we vanilla eggs and ground pistachios until of giving and wanted to find
knew that, but we still got that well combined. Kathleen Berlew a way to exchange gifts, so we
Reduce mixer speed to low. Add
pillowcase every year until we flour, baking powder and salt; beat until Kathleen Berlew decided to exchange ornaments.
dough forms.
left home. Lovely Christmas Drop dough by level tablespoons,
We’ve all been taught that The ornament could be bought
memories. about 2 inches apart, onto ungreased Christmas is about the spirit or handmade, and we had a
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budget. Our idea may not sound Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, sugar given clues hidden in a number of Linda Jeanne
and red pepper flakes and simmer for
original but we did put a twist to 10 minutes.
areas to find it. My granddaughter Jenkins
it: Whatever ornament you gave Add the heavy cream, 1/3 cup Pecorino loved this game; it was always her Linda Jenkins
Romano and all of the basil to the skillet.
had to have a meaning. Stir in the cooked sausage.
favorite. Her brother, who is 6
When Christmas came, we Pour the contents of the skillet into the years younger, joined her when he As a child growing up in the
would open ornaments together large pot with the pasta and gently stir to
was a couple of years old. suburbs, away from shopping
combine. Spoon half of the mixture into a
and listen to the stories of 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with This last July my malls and department stores, we
why that ornament had been half of the shredded mozzarella and half of granddaughter had her own often ordered from our big, dog-
the remaining Pecorino Romano. Spoon
given. The one thing I had not the remaining pasta mixture on top and little one and I’m sure he will eared Sears catalog. No catalog
planned on was how much my sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella be playing the search game too, was more anticipated than the
and Pecorino Romano.
children would come to love this Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil when he is old enough. Sears Christmas issue. How hard
tradition. Each Christmas, as and bake for 25 minutes; then uncover it was to share it with my brother
and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or Lesley Teare and sister! Finally, when it was
we’d decorate the tree, someone until the cheese is lightly browned and the
would pick up one of the pasta is hot throughout. Lesley Teare my turn, I turned immediately,
Sprinkle with more basil and serve.
ornaments and repeat the story This supper is enjoyed by not to the toy section, but to
of its meaning. our family with a glass of red the greeting-card and home-
Kim Beamish decorating sections! Of course, I
As our families grew up and wine for the adults before we
Kim Beamish hoped Santa would deliver one
we moved apart, we kept up the head off for Midnight Mass on
tradition. Best of all, when my When our youngest son was Christmas Eve. of everything. Years later, the
children grew up, got married around 7 years old, he started very first cross-stitch design I
asking for a dog. It was close Chicken & Pork Terrine created was a Christmas greeting
and had their own families, they 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra
each had a boxful of memories to Christmastime, so we found for brushing
card! Designing and stitching for
to take with them. To this day, a cute stuffed puppy dog. It 1 onion, finely chopped the Christmas holidays always
2 tablespoon brandy
G-ma and Papa give ornaments had long ears and a spot over 12 strips bacon
has been and always will be my
as presents at Christmastime and one eye. We put it in a box for 2 skinless chicken breasts cut into favorite. Happy holidays everyone!
1-centimeter pieces
hopefully create another memory. Christmas morning, with its 500 grams ground pork Almond
front paws and head just over 50 grams pistachios Crescent Cookies
Ziti With Sausage 50 grams dried cranberries
1 cup butter, room temperature
This dish made with ziti pasta is similar
the top edge. Inside the box was 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup sugar
to a lasagna casserole but without the a blanket, food dishes, leash 2 thyme sprigs, leaves picked
1 teaspoon vanilla
fuss. It’s easy enough for a weeknight Salt and pepper to taste
and a play toy. When our son 2 cups flour
but great for company, and it makes a 1 cup ground almonds
Heat the oil in a medium pan and
great prep-ahead potluck dish. Serve saw the puppy on Christmas gently cook onion for 10 minutes until Confectioners’ sugar
with a big Italian salad and warm bread.
This is a make-everyone-happy dinner!
morning, you would have softened. Add the brandy and bubble for
Cream together butter, sugar and
30 seconds, then tip into a large bowl and
Serves 8–10 thought it was the real thing. set aside to cool.
vanilla. Stir in flour and ground almonds.
Shape into crescents and place on greased
1 pound ziti pasta He took care of that puppy Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Use
(or parchment-lined) cookie sheets. Bake
11/2 pounds ground spicy or sweet about 10 strips of bacon to line a 9 x 5 x
Italian sausage (or removed
(Bullseye), and the next year, 3-inch loaf pan, leaving the excess hanging
35 minutes at 300 degrees. When cool, roll
in confectioners’ sugar.
from casings) Sasha, a “real” dog, joined our over the sides. To cooled onion, add the
4 cloves garlic, minced chicken, pork, pistachios, cranberries,
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
family for the next 15-plus nutmeg, thyme leaves and plenty Luhu Stitches
1 teaspoon salt years. Our son still has Bullseye. of seasoning. Mix together. To check
11/2 teaspoons sugar seasoning, fry a teaspoon of the mixture, Cynthia Young
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Christmas Shortbread then adjust if needed.
1 cup heavy cream 2 cups flour Press the mixture into the loaf pan, Peppermint
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano (or 1/2 cup sugar packing it firmly down, leveling the surface Potato Candy
Parmigiano Reggiano) cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt (the meat will shrink as it cooks). Fold any 3/4 cup warm mashed potatoes
divided use 1 cup butter, room temperature overhanging bacon over the filling and (prepared without milk, butter or
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, plus cover with remaining bacon strips. Press seasoning)
additional for serving Heat oven to 325 degrees. Blend dry down lightly again. Lightly oil a small sheet 2 teaspoon butter, room temperature
2 cups whole-milk mozzarella ingredients and then work into butter. Pat of foil and press on top of the loaf pan. 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
cheese, shredded dough into an ungreased 9 x 9-inch pan. Wrap the pan well in a double layer of foil, 2 pounds confectioners’ sugar
Pierce with fork every 1/2 inch. Bake for 25 then put into a roasting pan. Half fill the 2 to 3 drops green food coloring
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. to 30 minutes. Cut while warm. roasting pan with boiling water and cook in (optional)
Begin by boiling the ziti noodles in the oven for 11/2 hours until the terrine feels 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet
salted water until very al dente, about 7 solid when pressed. Pierce with a skewer chocolate chips
minutes, as it will still continue to cook in Krafty Kat and then hold skewer for 10 seconds—it 1/6 cube of paraffin
the oven. Drain and then place the pasta should be piping hot to touch. Remove
back into the pot. Set aside.
Designs the pan and unwrap the outer layers of foil In large mixing bowl, mix mashed
Crumble the sausage into a deep skillet Janet Bryant-Groves but leave to oiled sheet in place on top. potatoes, butter, peppermint extract
and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until lightly Carefully pour any liquid from the terrine and food coloring. Gradually mix
browned. Transfer the cooked sausage to I have precious memories of away and leave terrine to cool. in confectioners’ sugar. When well
a plate, leaving as much fat in the skillet Put the loaf pan on tray and place combined, press into a foil-lined 13 x 9 x
as possible. my grandchildren playing the weights on top to weigh it down. Chill 2-inch cake pan.
Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the fat “search game.” They would wait overnight. Melt chocolate and paraffin in double
from the pan and set over low heat. If you Remove terrine from loaf pan and serve boiler; spread melted chocolate over
don’t have enough fat in the skillet, add anxiously for all the presents at room temperature with sourdough potato mixture. Cover and refrigerate
olive oil to make up the difference. Add the to be opened in anticipation toast and chutney. until set.
minced garlic and cook about 1 minute, Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Cut
stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, of the search. One present was candy into 1-inch squares; discard foil.
until soft but not browned. always hidden, and they were Store in airtight container.

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MarNic Designs Toppings of choice: toasted nuts, My Big Toe Natalia Luneva
raisins, dried cranberries, dried
Maria E. Gollek apricots (finely chopped), coarsely Designs Natalia Luneva
crushed chocolate cookies, broken
This last Christmas was pretzels, candy sprinkles, crushed
Deborah Booth New Year Cookies
magical. I sent my parents off to peppermint candies, etc. This is a cookie recipe that I bake with
This is the first year in a my daughters before each new year. I
my sister’s and spent Christmas Place toppings in small,
individual bowls.
long time that we haven’t been call it “divine smell cookies.” Such cookies
Eve with just my boys and dogs. can be prepared as a gift.
Stove-top method: Melt almond bark moving, which meant having
We celebrated life and family. or chocolate in heat-safe glass bowl placed Cookies
over a saucepan of gently simmering
both the energy to decorate 200 grams butter, room temperature
We ate, we talked, we laughed, water. Stir frequently with rubber spatula the tree and the knowledge 80 grams sugar
we hugged and we walked until melted and smooth. ¼ teaspoon salt
Microwave method: Place two thirds
of exactly where the box of 1½ teaspoons vanilla sugar
under the stars along the shores of bark/chocolate in a microwave-safe my childhood ornaments 1 egg yolk
of Lake Huron, in the snow. glass bowl. Heat on high for 30 seconds; 4 teaspoons of cognac (optional)
stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds;
was tucked away. With every Pinch nutmeg
We shared love, family and life. stir. Repeat heating and stirring until ornament we lovingly placed 300 grams flour
Merry Christmas everyone! bark/chocolate is melted. Immediately
stir in remaining bark/chocolate and
on the branches, we were able Icing
allow to sit at room temperature, stirring to reflect on our journey; sweet Whipping cream
Peanut Butter Balls frequently until smooth. If necessary, heat Confectioners’ sugar
1½ cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted an additional 15 seconds. Let cool slightly
memories of friends and family, Food coloring (optional)
1 cup creamy peanut butter at room temperature. communities with beautiful Candy sprinkles (optional)
¼ cup unsalted butter, room While bark is cooling, line a rimmed
temperature baking sheet with parchment paper.
fellowship, pets that we loved Beat butter with sugar, salt and vanilla
1 pound dipping chocolate (can use Spread bark evenly over parchment with and lost. Each time I passed by sugar. Add the egg yolk, cognac, nutmeg
regular chocolate too) an off-set spatula to about a 10 x 12-inch and flour. Knead the dough and form into
rectangle.
the tree I was reminded to be a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and leave it
Stir together confectioners’ sugar,
Sprinkle with desired toppings, grateful for every step in that in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
pressing them down gently to anchor in Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
peanut butter and butter until well mixed.
bark. Refrigerate until completely set. Cut
journey and to remember to Roll out the dough between 2 sheets
Shape peanut butter mixture into
1-inch balls and place them on a baking
or break into little pieces and serve at room take the message of Christmas of baking paper to 3 to 4 millimeters thick.
temperature. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Bake
sheet covered with waxed paper. to the world. A savior was on baking paper for 10 to 15 minutes.
Let the balls stand for 20 minutes or
given to us so that we could While the cookies cool down, prepare
until dry. MTVDesigns icing by whipping cream until peaks
Melt the chocolate according to be free from the bonds of sin. form. Gently add confectioners’ sugar to
package directions. Maria Teresa Vitali He will be called Wonderful, make icing desired consistency and taste.
Drop the balls 1 at a time into the
You can make colored icing by adding
melted chocolate, or spoon the chocolate Brasato Al Barolo Counselor, Mighty God, food coloring. Cover cookies with icing.
over the balls. 1½ kilograms single piece boneless
Place back on the waxed paper. Let
Everlasting Father, Prince of Add colored sprinkles on top of the icing
chuck steak if desired.
stand until chocolate set. 3 bay leaves Peace. Merry Christmas to you,
Store tightly covered in a cool, dry place 4 cloves
… unless you’ve eaten them all already!
all through the year! OPEN ROAD
10 juniper berries
1 sprig rosemary
1 bottle Barolo red wine
Seven Layer Dip ABODE
Medina Originals 2 tablespoons butter 2 (16-ounce) cans of refried beans
Needleworks
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
Linda Medina 3 carrots, finely chopped mixed with 2 tablespoons taco Melody Gilmore
2 onions, finely chopped seasoning (taco seasoning
We all have long-standing 2 ribs celery, finely chopped recipe is below) Grandma Ethel’s
Salt and pepper 1 (8-ounce) container
family traditions that have premade guacamole
Cranberry Relish
been carried down over the To prepare marinade: Place meat in a 1 bunch of green onions, sliced 2 pounds cranberries
large bowl with bay leaves, cloves, juniper Handful of San Marzano 4 oranges (plus rind of 1 orange)
years, but it’s also fun to start berries and rosemary. Cover with wine tomatoes, diced 4 apples
new traditions too. When and allow meat to marinate uncovered 1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black Several ribs celery
for 24 hours in the refrigerator. olives, drained 2 cups sugar
our grandchildren were Melt butter and olive oil in pot 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
small, I needed an activity to over medium heat. Remove meat (we are generous with this) Course-grind all ingredients together.
from marinade and add to pot; discard
occupy them while dinner marinade. Allow meat to simmer on In a 13 x 8 x 2-inch pan, layer the
finished cooking. Our culinary each side until skin is golden brown. Add ingredients in order. Let rest for an hour in Pickle Barrel
carrots, onions, celery and remaining the fridge for the flavors to blend. Enjoy!
Christmas Eve craft was wine to pot and simmer together. Cover Designs
pot with lid when mixture starts to boil, Homemade Gluten-Free
begun. Over the years we’ve
and allow beef to cook on low heat (325 Taco Seasoning Nancy Greenberg
made candy cane reindeers, degrees) for 2 hours, turning meat every 2 tablespoons onion powder
30 minutes.
One December we decided to
peanut butter cup Christmas 2 tablespoons garlic powder
Remove beef from pot and allow to 1 tablespoon kosher salt help some families by making
trees, stained glass cookies and rest on a clean cutting board. 1 tablespoon chili powder
While the beef rests, remove vegetables
up 12 food/gift hampers for
many others. It’s created many ¼ teaspoon crushed dried red
and liquid from pot and puree to make a pepper flakes needy families at our children’s
happy memories and proud smooth sauce. 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
Pour pureed sauce mixture back into
school. The school identified
pictures of the kids with their 1 teaspoon dried oregano
pot; simmer over low to medium heat for 1½ teaspoons cornstarch which families they would
creations. 15 minutes. Remove from heat and pour 1 teaspoon sugar
into a serving pitcher.
be donated to and then we
Easy Candy Bark Slice beef and serve with mashed Mix all ingredients well together and went shopping for groceries,
potatoes topped with sauce. store in an airtight container.
1 (20-ounce) package white fresh fruit and veggies, and
almond bark or good chocolate,
finely chopped
everything in between for a

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holiday feast and to get them Whisk together flour, baking powder Apple Danish Cream Cheese Dip
and ½ cup confectioners’ sugar in a Biscuit Cups 1 cup chopped pecans
through the Christmas break. separate bowl. With the mixer on low,
Cups 2 tablespoons butter
We also included gifts for gradually beat dry ingredients into
1 (12-ounce) package 1/2 teaspoon salt
creamed mixture. 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese,
the families. Another year Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop,
refrigerated biscuits
room temperature
we “adopted” a single mom/ scoop dough and then roll in the
Filling 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
remaining ½ cup of confectioners’ sugar. 1 small/medium onion, finely diced
daughter from school for Place approximately 6 dough balls on
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese,
room temperature 1 (5-ounce) jar dried beef,
Christmas. To this day I still parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
1 egg shredded or diced
(Cookies will spread.) 4 tablespoons milk
remember a wish list from the Bake until cookies no longer appear
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream
mom asking for church shoes wet on top, 8 to 11 minutes. Remove from
1/2 teaspoon vanilla Pecan halves
oven; after about 5 minutes of cooling on
for her daughter and cleaning the pan (cookies will be soft!), place on
1 to 2 medium apples, peeled,
cored, sliced and then cut into In a sauté pan, toast chopped pecans in
supplies for herself. Needless cooling racks to cool completely.
smaller pieces butter and salt.
to say, she was spoiled with a 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts In a large bowl, combine cream cheese,
1 jar caramel topping green pepper, onion, dried beef and milk.
lot more—and we ended up Rhona Norrie Add toasted pecans, combining until
making monthly food hampers Form each biscuit into a cup shape on pecans are well distributed, and then fold
Rhona Norrie a parchment-lined baking sheet. in sour cream.
for her for two years. Everyone Mix together cream cheese, egg, sugar, Place in oven-safe dish and bake 20
deserves a fighting chance, so Irish Cream Fudge salt and vanilla. Place some cream cheese minutes at 350 degrees. Serve immediately
2 cups white chocolate chips mixture into each biscuit cup. Top with or transfer to small slow cooker to keep
we take every opportunity to 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk apple slices and then nuts. Drizzle caramel warm, if desired. Garnish with pecan
give back to our wonderful 1/4 cup Bailey’s Irish Cream topping over nuts. halves. Serve with crackers or sturdy chips.
1 teaspoon vanilla Bake as directed on biscuit package.
community to help those in Be creative! Use other fruits in place
need. “Pay it forward” indeed! Place the chocolate in a microwave- of apples. You could also put this all into Saving Graces
safe bowl and add the sweetened the Rustic Tart Piecrust. (See the recipe on
Gingersnap Cookies condensed milk. Heat for 30 seconds and page 94 of my book!) Fine Needlearts
stir well to dissolve the chocolate chips.
23/4 cups self-rising flour
Heat as needed to fully melt the chocolate
Elizabeth Spurlock
1 teaspoon baking soda
chips. Once the mixture is smooth, add Roz Watnemo
1 teaspoon cinnamon
in the Bailey’s and vanilla. Fold the fudge
When I was a child, we
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
mixture out into a parchment paper-
Designs celebrated two Christmases. The
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup brown sugar
lined loaf pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours or Roz Watnemo first was the usual American
overnight. Remove from pan and cut into
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room
temperature
small squares. Enjoy! It’s been 11 years now since Christmas on Dec. 25, with a tree
1/4 cup molasses my dear dad passed from this and gifts. But on Jan. 6, Christmas
1 egg
Granulated sugar Rosewood Manor world into his heavenly home, Eve according to the Julian
Karen Kluba but Christmastime always calendar, we celebrated Christmas
Combine flour, soda and spices in a brings memories of my dad in the way of my grandparents,
bowl and set aside. Cream brown sugar When I think of Christmas reading the REAL Christmas who were of Rusyn descent.
and butter. Beat in egg and molasses until morning, I think of fixing my
light and fluffy. Stir in flour mixture just story from the book of Luke. Rusyns are the indigenous peoples
until blended. Chill for 1 hour. family a huge breakfast—after After the family enjoyed a of the Carpathian Mountains, and
Shape dough into ¾-inch balls, roll the gifts are opened of course!
in granulated sugar and place on lightly traditional meal of Mom’s despite oppression by various
greased baking tray about 2 inches apart. Then, later, it’s time for drinking delicious meatballs, mashed regimes over the last 800 years,
Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass and snacking on Bloody Mary’s.
dipped in sugar. Bake cookies for 8 to 10 potatoes and gravy, torsk they have maintained their
minutes until set. Makes 8 dozen. I say snacking because of all the (poached cod—a Norwegian ancestral customs. The schwate
goodies my husband or son-in- favorite), corn and lots of other wecher (holy supper) is a solemn
Praiseworthy law adds to the drink; it’s almost delicacies, and after all the feast held on the Orthodox
Stitches lunch! Later in the day, it’s time dishes had been washed and put Christmas Eve. The table is laid
for a big Christmas dinner. Yes, with a white cloth, sometimes
Pam Lewis & Susan away, it was time to sit down in
it’s all about food for the day! the living room by the tree that with straw laid underneath to
Rohm
In 2019 I celebrated my 20th held many beautifully wrapped symbolize the manger. An extra
Ooey Gooey anniversary as Rosewood Manor packages beneath. Even though place is set for the Christ Child
Lemon Cookies or for an angel or saint who may
1/2 cup salted butter, room temperature
by writing a cookbook/cross- the youngest were anxious to
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, stitch book called Be Creative! get to the gifts, we all knew Dad appear at the door as a needy
room temperature stranger. Candles or a candelabra
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
Cookbook & Cross Stitch Patterns. would reach over for his worn
11/2 cups sugar The following recipe is just Bible and open to Luke 2: 1–20. are lit. My grandmother would
1 large egg, room temperature sing a ceremonial blessing hymn,
1 teaspoon vanilla
one of 75 that are in my book. The familiar words brought
1 teaspoon lemon extract Several of the recipes work well peace and calmness as Dad and we would pray for the souls
21/4 cups flour of those who had died in the past
3 teaspoons baking powder
for Christmas and New Year’s ended with a prayer for each of
1 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided use celebrations, and there are us. I’m so blessed to have grown year, for those who would leave us
also over 65 cross-stich charts up in the family who honored in the year to come, and for the
In a large bowl, using a hand-held included. Wishing you and God and celebrated Christmas continued unity and prosperity
mixer, beat butter, cream cheese, lemon of the family. Only then were
zest and sugar until well blended.
yours a very merry Christmas this way. Thanks, Dad and
Add in egg, vanilla and lemon extract. and happy New Year! Mom! we allowed to partake of the 12

Recipes & Memories
meatless dishes that comprised StitchyFish Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 5 tablespoons sugar
Mix crackers and melted butter in a Pinch sea salt
the feast. These included hruba Designs large bowl; carefully stir until all crumbs 1 beaten egg for glazing
(mushroom soup), potatoes Lee Fisher are coated with butter.
Spread 1/3 of the crackers mix on the Place raisins in a bowl with some hot
dressed with oil and sautéed bottom of a 13 x 9 x 2-inch casserole dish. water until they become soft. Melt the
onions, butter beans, several Sticky Toffee Pudding Pour half of the oysters with their liquor butter in a pot over low heat, and then add
Toffee Sauce over the cracker mixture. Season with milk and saffron. Heat until just warm, not
flavors of pierogi, and a babka 21/2 cups heavy cream, divided use cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Repeat more than 37 degrees C/100 degrees F. Stir
or poppyseed roll. I no longer 1 cup sugar with next 1/3 of crackers and remaining in yeast and let set 5 minutes.
1/2 cup light corn syrup oysters. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, In a large bowl, whisk together flour,
remember all the details of the 1/2 cup unsalted butter pepper and parsley. sugar and salt. Add the butter/milk mixture
ceremony, but I continue to carry Sprinkle remaining cracker mix over the and combine to make a soft dough.
Cake oysters. Drizzle cream slowly and evenly Knead until the dough is homogeneous,
on the tradition as I am able with 6 ounces dates, pitted over the top. elastic and smooth. Place dough in a large
my sons. 3/4 cups water Bake until bubbling and browned, 40 greased bowl, covering it with a cloth, and
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour to 45 minutes. let rise for 2 hours.
This year’s ornament uses 1 teaspoon baking powder Preheat the oven to 220 degrees
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
traditional Rusyn motifs to
Pinch salt
The Little Stitcher C/425 degrees F. Cover a baking sheet
with parchment paper or grease the pan
symbolize a wish for health, 3/4 cup light brown sugar Laura Rimola with butter. Cut the dough in 10 to 12
strength, long life and prosperity. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus additional equally sized pieces. Roll each piece until
for greasing Here in Italy, where I live, it is about 30 centimeters long, and then
I extend these wishes to all of you 1 teaspoon vanilla curl each one into an “S” shape. Place the
for the coming year. 1 large egg Christmas is represented not buns on the prepared baking sheet, brush
1/4 teaspoon orange zest only by Santa Claus or Saint with the beaten egg, and put a raisin into
Whipped cream, for serving the center of each “S” curl. Let rise 30 to
Stitchora Nikolas, but also by Saint Lucia, 45 minutes.
For the toffee sauce, in a heavy who symbolically brings light Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden
Perry A.Hadi saucepan over medium heat, combine brown. Leave to cool a little while before
11/4 cups of the heavy cream, sugar, corn and food during the winter serving in a pretty Christmas dish.
One of my earliest memories syrup and butter. Cook, stirring often, until solstice and gifts to good
of this holiday was the buzz of mixture turns a dark amber color, about 40
minutes. Carefully add the remaining 11/4 children. Coming silently on The Queen Stitch
conversation in the background cups heavy cream. Caution: Mixture will the back of her donkey on the
bubble up and it is hot!
Sharlotte DeVere
that filled the house as my night of Dec. 13, she is eagerly
For the cake, preheat oven to 350
family prepared for this major degrees. Grease 7 (1/2-cup) ramekins with
When I was a child, a very
awaited and loved by everyone.
event, while I sat under the butter and set aside. special treat at holiday time
Combine the dates and water in a Her tradition is also deeply felt
dining table sketching whatever small saucepan and cook until the dates
was to visit Lewisburg, Pa., to
in Sweden, where she appears
caught my eyes and stimulated are softened, about 15 minutes. Puree in a visit my grandmother’s nephew.
blender and cool. crowned with burning candles
my imagination. Combine the flour, baking powder,
He owned The Purity Candy
and gives toys and her “sun
baking soda and salt in a small bowl and Company, and we were allowed
Pistachio Cheesecake set aside. buns”—the Lussekatters.
Crust In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream
to go behind the scenes to see
As a child I always loved
400 grams digestive biscuits (or the brown sugar and butter until light and all the luscious candies being
graham crackers) fluffy. Add the vanilla, egg, orange zest Saint Lucia very much. On her
100 grams butter, melted and date puree. Stir in the dry ingredients.
made! The ladies putting the
day I received dried fruit and
1/4 teaspoon vanilla Divide batter into the prepared ramekins chocolate on the creams, turtles,
Sprinkle cinnamon and bake about 20 minutes. Cool slightly nuts such as walnuts, figs and
and remove the cakes from the ramekins.
covered nuts and pretzels, and
Filling
almonds, as well as mandarin
Slice the cakes in half horizontally. Rinse making nonpareils fascinated
1 egg out and dry the ramekins. Pour a little oranges and a small toy. Now
400 grams cream cheese, room toffee sauce in the bottom of the ramekins
me. Their fingers seemed to
temperature
that I have grown up, I have not
and top with the bottom layer of the cake. be on autopilot as they chatted
1/2 cup sugar Add more toffee sauce, place the upper abandoned this tradition, but
1 tablespoon flour cake layer on top and cover with more
and worked with the tempered
I have replaced the toy with a
sauce. Heat slightly before serving, invert chocolate on cool, marble
Topping onto plate and, yes, cover with more sauce. symbolic gift: a beautiful candle
150 grams diced pistachios Serve with whipped cream.
tables, and put the “secret code”
1 teaspoon sugar
to keep lit throughout Saint
special swirl on each chocolate-
1 teaspoon flour Lucia’s sacred celebration.
1 egg yolk Tempting Tangles covered cream to indicate
Designs Lussekatter what was inside. The chocolate
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. The Lussekatter are typical Swedish
For crust, crush biscuits until sand like Deborah A. Dick Christmas buns, made with saffron. The
and peanut butter straws,
in texture. Add butter and mix well. Add saffron makes them a brilliant yellow hard candies, ribbon candy
vanilla and cinnamon to the mixture. Dad’s Scalloped to symbolize the return of the sun in the
Spread evenly and press into the bottom middle of winter, during Christmastime.
and lollipops were a different
of an 8-inch springform pan.
Oyster Casserole
3 cups coarsely crushed buttery
Traditionally, they are a gift of Saint kind of amazing as the hot,
For filling, beat egg well. Add cream Lucia for the winter solstice and
cheese, sugar and flour. Mix well. crackers or saltine crackers
Christmas celebrations. The Lussekatter
brightly colored sugar mixtures
Evenly spread cream cheese mixture 3/4 cup butter, melted (do not brown)
4 cups shucked small oysters with
are better and softer when heated. You were manipulated, formed
over the biscuit crust. can put them in a tin and warm them in
For topping, mix pistachios, sugar, flour liquor (if oysters are large, cut into
the oven each time you want to eat one.
and cooled. This lollipop in
and egg yolk together. Evenly spread on quarters with a sharp knife)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Raisins
stitches brings back many sweet
top of filling.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Refrigerate Salt and pepper to taste 75 grams unsalted butter memories for me, and maybe it
for 2 hours before serving. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian 1/2 cup (150 milliliters) milk
flat-leaf parsley 1/2 teaspoon saffron
will for you too.
1 cup heavy cream (I recall in hard 25 grams fresh brewer’s yeast or 10
times that Dad used chicken broth grams dried yeast
in place of cream) 3 cups flour

Recipes & Memories
Threaded Dream TurtleBunny tree all in silver along with all Grease a cookie sheet.
Melt butter in saucepan over low heat.
Studio Creations their bells and memories. Remove from heat and add sugar.
Katrina King My husband and I continued Stir with wooden spoon until sugar is
Chrissy Callahan dissolved.
that tradition. Just over 20
We created a new memory! Return to heat and stir until mixture
Christmas has always been years later, I celebrated my 10th begins to bubble.
Christmas Eve is now a time HUGE in my family—there Christmas with my husband Add water and corn syrup; mix.
for snacks and games with our was a time when our house was Cook over low heat to 290 degrees
and gave him his 10th silver (brittle stage, approximately 15 to 20
friends and family. decorated with Santa Clauses ornament. In 15 more years, minutes), stirring frequently.
year-round! So, of course, my we’ll have our own silver tree Remove from heat. Add nuts if
Spritz Cookies desired; mix.
½ cup butter, room temperature
Christmas memories are hard to celebrating our own memories. Pour onto prepared cookie sheet.
¼ cup shortening narrow down, but it seems fitting Then, perhaps, we’ll have to While candy is cooling, loosen from pan
¾ cup sugar for my first ornament issue to with spatula several times.
1 egg
change to gold ornaments and When candy is cool, spread melted
2 teaspoons vanilla share my favorite family ornament head to our 50th! chocolate chips on top (or pour unmelted
2 cups flour tradition. chips on the candy while the candy is still
¼ teaspoon baking powder Grandma’s Butter hot and spread the chocolate as it melts).
¼ teaspoon salt
From their very first Christmas, Break candy into pieces when
Colored sugar every year my mom gave my dad Crunch Candy chocolate is set.
One my favorites and a must-make Store in covered container in
Cream together butter and shortening. a silver bell ornament with a small classic for every Christmas! cool place. f
Add sugar, beating until fluffy. Add egg charm engraved with that year’s 1 cup butter
and vanilla, beating well. In a small bowl most memorable occasion. There 1 cup sugar
combine flour, baking powder and salt; add
was a new silver bell every year 2 tablespoons water
to creamed mixture. Dough will be stiff.
1 tablespoon corn syrup
Shape by hand or load into a cookie to celebrate births and pets and ¾ cup chopped nuts (optional)
press and place cookies on baking sheet.
Sprinkle with colored sugar. vacations. For their 25th (silver) 2 ounces chocolate chips (or more
if desired!)
Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. anniversary, they decorated one
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Finishing Materials & Instructions

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Note: The bell template on page 113 is

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Finishing Materials & Instructions

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DMC® Light Effects

The Gentle Art Sampler Threads

Swarovski Flat Back Crystals

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Materials Mill Hill Glass Treasures

DMC® Sullivans® Finishing Instructions

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P227 Cardinals in Winter Trees

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Treenway Silks Harmony Silk Floss

Treenway Silks 65 Roses®

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Annie’s Farmhouse Style Kit

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8 2. Charlotte’s Web Needlework

3. Fairy Wool in the Wood

4. Gentle Pursuits Designs

6. OPEN ROAD ABODE

8. Twisted Willow Designs

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Sulky Holoshimmer™ Metallic Thread

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Fairy Wool in the

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Gentle Pursuit Designs

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Polar Bear Polar Bear

Rainbow Gallery Wisper

Madeira Perle #10 Metallic

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