CrossStitchFavourites2022 Christmas

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2 Cross Stitch Favourites

29 Enjoy stitchy treats in a
glittering vintage charts collection
Welcome
We’ve packed the Christmas edition of Cross
Stitch Favourites full of festive cheer for you! So,
string up those fairy lights in your crafting corner,
put on your Santa hat and get stuck into this
cracker of an issue, which promises plenty of
treats to keep you busy and feeling stitch-happy.
There’s plenty of tempting charts to cosy up to on the
shorter evenings with this fabulous range of designs, making
sure you’re stitch-ready for the big day. If you’re looking for a
bigger project the elves stocking will shoot straight to the top
of your to-stitch list, it’s an instant classic children will love.
We’ve a stocking sign to hang it from too, plus an easy-to-
assemble advent calendar complete with pockets for treats.
To keep you going on your stitching countdown, we’ve
plenty of smaller designs that can be done in one night, or a
few evenings, with bite-sized motifs to stitch up as adorable
cards and thoughtful gift tags. You’re spoilt for choice when
it comes to cards, with polar pals, snow globes and sloths all
themes family and friends will love. With a sackful of gift ideas
to stitch too, we’ve got Christmas covered – so let us help you
to make this the best one ever. Merry stitching!
Katriel Costello, editor
22 Christmas sign 44 Polar pals cards 56 Elves stocking
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Contents
What’s inside this special issue of
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Cross Stitch Favourites, Christmas edition
Find the perfect project for every stitcher

Gift card holders 6 Vintage gift ideas 29
Make these super-cute holders for gift Choose a traditional look with a selection
vouchers – with their sweet characters, of Christmas charts that include quick-
they’re so much better than an envelope! stitch treats, thoughtful greetings cards and
gorgeous presents for the season ahead
Advent calendar 10
Mark the run-up to the big day with these Sewing-style cards 36
adorable Advent calendar envelopes Celebrate the festive season with friends
when you stitch and send these bright and
Elves ABC 17
beautiful appliqué-style holiday cards
Stitch this playful alphabet in bright festive
colours – it’s ideal for personalised gifts Snow globe cards 40
Shake up your Christmas stitching and
Stocking sign 22
spread festive cheer with these fun-filled
Make sure Santa delivers the parcels to the
snow globe cards and tags
17 correct person by stitching this fun sign

Contents
MEET THE TEAM

Editor
Katriel Costello
Art editor Sue White
Senior technical editor
Fiona Baker
Charting assistant
Hannah Erskine
Cross stitch designers
29 56 Durene Jones, Cheryl McKinnon,

Rhona Norrie, Lisa Reakes, Lesley
Teare, Shannon Wasilieff, Sally Wilson
Project manager
Hannah Fletcher
40 49 Publishing director
Liz Taylor
Managing director Andy Marshall
Group advertisement manager
Laura Gibbs
Brand sales executive
Anna King
Head of direct marketing
Jacky Perales-Morris
Direct sales manager
Adam Spooner
Production director Sarah Powell
Production manager Emily Mounter
Ad designer Catherine Howlett
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Polar pals 44 Mittens ABC 67
Send bear hugs with these heartwarming Style up your home this winter with warm
polar bear and penguin scenes and cosy winter accessories when you
decorate it with this pretty Assisi-style
Winter gift ideas 49
alphabet and number set
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Delight the family with novelty Christmas mistakes that appear in this magazine.
motifs – they’re so quick and easy!
jumpers – there’s a style for everyone!

Gift card holders
Cute &
clever
present
Smiles all idea
around!
Forget using an envelope – make these
oh-so-cute holders for all your gift cards
this Christmas and watch faces light up
Designed by Rhona Norrie
M
any of us opt to
give gift cards at Shopping list
Christmas and it’s
Fabric
no wonder – the recipient can
14-count white aida
buy whatever they like best
measuring 18x18cm (7x7in)
from the shops, ensuring the
for each design
gift is always just right for them.
But sometimes, these presents Threads
could use a personal touch – Stranded cotton as listed
which is why these fabulous gift in the key
card holders by Rhona are the Needle
ideal way to give this type of Size 24 tapestry needle
present some pizazz. Extras
These four cute critters Backing fabric, 4in wooden
become a simple pocket into embroidery hoop, felt for
which you can tuck your gift backing, ribbon, paint and
card. Choose from a grinning glitter of your choice from
reindeer, happy pup, cuddly local craft stores
teddy, or sweet little mouse,
or just stitch the whole set if
you can’t decide who is your page 9 for step-by-step making-
favourite from the bunch! up instructions. They’re easy to
It’s then very simple to turn customise, too, like we have, and
them into finished holders using why not add some glitter for
a wooden hoop – turn over to that extra festive sparkle!
“Christmas is one of my favourite subjects

to design for, and I love stitching animals,
so this project was the ideal combination
of themes. I especially adore the pup!”
Rhona Norrie, designer

Gift card holders
Add a homemade touch to

your Christmas presents
this year with these fun
gift card pockets
Stitch Tip
You could also use these
designs for Christmas
greetings and mount
them in round aperture
cards decorated with
ribbon and glitter

Gift card holders
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1 Using your inner hoop as a template, cut

out the stitching and a panel of backing
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Stitch Tip
Aida can be stiff
when new – washing
it in warm water will
remove some of the
starch and help to
make it softer
Advent calendar
Quick-
to-stitch
bite-sized
Sweet charts
surprises
These adorable Advent calendar
envelopes filled with Christmas cheer are
a delicious way to count down!
Designed by Durene Jones
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ounting down to
Christmas can be just Shopping list
as exciting as the day
Fabric
itself. Even more so if you have
14-count white aida
Durene’s charming Advent
calendar envelopes to enjoy
for each design
opening each day – you’ll wish
that December would last all Threads
year round! There are 24 small Stranded cotton as listed
festive motifs, and each design in the key
is unique. From holiday food Needle
favourites and classic tree Size 24 tapestry needle
decorations to cute creatures Extras
wrapped up in winter wear, Mini coloured pegs,
you’ll be hard-pressed to pick envelopes, twine and map
a favourite. It’ll take around 80 pins of your choice from
hours to complete the whole craft stores. Frame of your
set, but each design is choice measuring 60x60cm
a satisfyingly quick stitch. (23½x23½in)
Worked on 14-count aida
using whole stitch in bright and
bold festive colours, with a little in a frame with mini pegs and
black backstitch, this is a great twine. Add more holiday sparkle
project for beginners. You can by attaching them to a strand of
display your stitching strung up tinsel or twinkling fairy lights.
“I used to love an Advent calendar when

I was a child, I can only imagine how
excited I’d have been to have a calendar
with special gifts to open each day.”
Durene Jones, designer

Advent calendar
Deck your hall with

jolly cross stitch
motifs – they’re sure
to raise a smile
Stitch Tip
Leave off the
numbers and you’ve
got yourself a set of
lovable Christmas
cards you can stitch
and send

Advent calendar
“The sweet designs on each envelope

and the bright colours will make fun,
Stitch Tip
Back each Advent quick stitches to get you in the mood
number design for the festive season. Attach the mini
on to tiny natural
coloured envelopes stitches with twine and tiny pegs from
and fill with treats
an empty frame, like we have.”
Hannah Erskine, charting assistant
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“I could see Durene’s designs as cute place

settings at the Christmas dinner table – what
do you think? Mount them on napkin rings,
display them on mini wooden easels or make
single-fold cards so they stand on their own.”

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Bright ideas
Pick the motifs you most like from
this collection – or all of them!
– and combine them to create a
Christmas sampler. Just leave off
the numbers and arrange them as
a traditional band sampler to create
a classic stitch. Get it framed or
mount it onto a canvas and bring
it out year after year as a sign to the
family that Christmas is coming!

Elves ABC
Adorable
Christmas
elves to
stitch
Stitch your child’s

name and patch a
bright and colourful
elf onto a present sack
Santa’s helpers
Stitch this playful alphabet in bright festive colours – it’s ideal
for personalised Christmas gifts, cards and as decor
Stitch Tip
T
hese mischievous little elf wears curly-toed shoes and
Save time by threading hardworking elves have large pointy hats and will make a fun
several needles with been up all night in Santa’s addition to a whole host of Christmas
different colours workshop, building special alphabet goodies, from labels for the children’s
before you begin – just
remember to label letters which you can get stitch- stockings and festive door plaques, to
them ready in time for the big day. Each quick-to-stitch cards and gift tags.

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1 Once you have

completed your
stitching, trim the aida
slightly smaller than the
unfrayed area of fabric to
the reverse side.
leaving a four-row border
around the edge, then
carefully fray two squares
3 Pin your patch to the
sack and sew in place
using a line of neat running
all the way around.
stitches around the outside
edges using matching
2 Affix medium-weight
iron-on interfacing colour thread.

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m 739 366 2014 cream
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p 906 256 1410 green
c 3713 1020 502 pink
f 3839 175 902 blue
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French knots in one strand
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MAXIMUM STITCH COUNT 29 high x 20 wide
– 5.5x3.5cm (2x1½in)
“I think I’ll stitch a personalised name

hanging for my niece – she’ll really
love the cheeky elf characters and it’ll
make the perfect Christmas gift.”
Hannah Erskine, charting assistant
Spell out the family

surname and stitch
the elves to make into
a band to decorate a
hessian gift sack
Elves ABC
Stitch Tip
If you’re stitching
with a different
thread brand to us,
be aware there may
be slight differences
in colour and finish
Shopping list
Fabric
14-count white aida
measuring 10cm (4in)
x desired length
Threads
Stranded cotton as listed
in the key
Needle
Size 24 tapestry needle
Extras
Hessian sack and medium-
weight iron-on interfacing
of your choice

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Stocking sign
Stitch an
exciting
sign for
Santa’s little ones
coming
Make sure the jolly man in red delivers
the parcels to the correct person this
year by stitching a fun stocking sign
Designed by Sally Wilson
F
ather Christmas and his
trusty team of reindeer Shopping list
have a hugely important
Fabric
job to do on Christmas Eve,
14-count light blue (503)
with a lot of houses to visit in a
aida measuring 38x63cm
very short time! You can make
Santa’s task a bit easier this (15x24¾in)
year by hanging up children’s Threads
stockings on this personalised Stranded cotton as listed
sign, so he instantly knows in the key
whose presents go in which! Needle
The pattern has a simply Size 24 tapestry needle
sweet colour palette of pastel
Extras
pinks, blues and purples
Hooks of your choice.
alongside brighter red lettering
Frame of your choice with
and details. The design is
a minimum aperture of
created in whole cross stitch
23x48cm (9x18¾in)
only, with just a bit of backstitch
for the reins and each name,
so advanced beginners will can be extended in width if you
enjoy tackling this project. want to include more stockings.
You’ll find an alphabet chart for Displaying this sign will
personalising the sign, and the make Christmas Eve even more
simple repeating border, which magical, and it is sure to become
is reminiscent of candy canes, a favourite with all the family.
“For this project I wanted to combine

calligraphy lettering with simple motifs,
creating something that stitchers of all
abilities can enjoy. I hope it brings joy!”
Sally Wilson, designer

Stocking sign
Build up Christmas
anticipation on
24 December with this
personalised hanger
Stitch Tip
Wash and iron your
fabric before you
start stitching to
remove creases
and keep it looking
pristine

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Stocking sign
Stitch Tip
Blend the white
thread with silver
metallic to add a
shimmering sparkle
to the word
Christmas

Vintage cards & gifts
40
classic
Christmas
motifs
This nostalgic set of designs makes

fabulous festive cards and gifts
Yuletide cheer
Get the vintage look with our glittering Christmas charts that
are quick to stitch up into thoughtful greetings and presents
Designed by Shannon Wasilieff
Stitch Tip
W
ith this brilliant and holiday! There are 40 beautiful motifs
When stitching with beautiful collection of to stitch, with great ideas and stitches
metallic threads, cut quick charts you’ll be able every skill level will be able to tackle.
a shorter length than to pick and choose your cards or gifts So, take a trip down memory lane and
you would for stranded
cotton – this will stop it this year, planning ahead so you have recreate Christmases of yesteryear
from knotting up plenty ready in time for the Christmas with a charming set of designs.

Bright ideas
Work snazzy baubles onto
white aida, then turn them
into a stylish tree decoration
– just follow the instructions
at www.gathered.how.
Stitch the gingerbread man
as a bauble too and make
him into a scrummy-looking
Christmas decoration.
Shopping list
Fabric
14-count white and light blue
aida measuring a maximum
of 15x15cm (6x6in) for most
designs
Threads
Stranded cotton and metallic
threads as listed in the key
Needle
Extras
All items handmade or from
craft stores of choice

Vintage cards & gifts key

DMC Anchor Madeira
Z B5200 1 2401 white
H 300 352 2304 ginger
Q 304 19 511 dark red
< 666 46 210 red
u 676 891 2208 sand
l 780 309 2212 dark gold
n 783 306 2509 gold
T 815 44 513 ruby
} 938 380 2005 brown
b 951 1010 2308 peach
{ 3345 268 1406 dark green
p 3347 365 1408 green
M 3348 264 1409 light green
t 3705 35 410 scarlet
e 3756 1037 2504 blue
m 3770 1009 2314 apricot
Cross stitch in two strands DMC Light Effects
i E3821 light gold
Backstitch in two strands
––––– B5200 1 2401 white
––––– 938 380 2005 brown
Backstitch in two strands DMC Light Effects
––––– E3821 light gold
O 938 380 2005 brown

and DMC Light Effects
Stitch Tip
Give your presents
the personal touch by
trimming, fraying, and
patching the poinsettia
design onto a gift bag

Stitch Tip
Use extra-small Post-it
notes as chart markers,
the adhesive strip makes
them good for marking
off areas, and they act as
a row-by-row guide

Bright ideas
Stitch the Christmas tree
and pud, fray fabric edges
and patch onto strips of
patterned paper. Fold over
some ribbon and stick at the
back to make bunting (p29).
Stitch Tip
Make the best of your
stitches by keeping
the back of your work
neat and anchoring all
tail ends of thread in
nearby stitches

Bright ideas
Work the Christmas stocking
on white aida, then cut out
and fray edges of completed
stitching. Fix the patch to
a piece of card, then make
a gift tag out of glittery
card. Add the card-backed
stitching, thread with ribbon
and gift a pressie in style.

“I’ve always loved old-fashioned Christmas

cards – vintage scenes, elegant shading and
a gruff old Santa that makes you nostalgic!
These Yuletide designs are perfect for gifts,
cards, and tags with a cosy old-time feel.”
Shannon Wasilieff, designer

Appliqué-style cards
Sewing-
style cards
– stitch the
set!
Sew
seasonal!
Celebrate the festive season with friends
when you stitch and send these bright
and beautiful appliqué-style cards
S
ometimes, a Christmas
card set is sew amazing, Shopping list
you’ve just got to stitch
Fabric
them all! Durene’s collection of
14-count white aida
six cards has the unique touch
measuring 12x12cm
of being a combo of cross stitch
(4¾x4¾in) for each design
plus free-motion stitching as
done on the sewing machine, Threads
and it results in a really clever Stranded cotton as listed
finish. Just remember to sew in the key
with black cotton thread, to Needle
match the backstitch lines Size 24 tapestry needle
within the design, also worked Extras
in black stranded cotton. Color Set 270gsm
Traditional seasonal motifs 100% Recycled Single
are here, all in Durene’s style, Creased Square Cards
there’s a patchwork robin, a measuring 100x100mm
sweet stocking, a pressie pile (cut 200x100mm), in (246)
and a Christmas pud and fir tree. Aquamarine, (258) Lime,
And there’s a Festival of Lights and (266) Solar, from
design for Hanukkah too. We www.pdacardandcraft.co.uk
love the homespun feel of these Acid-free double-sided tape
cards, they look so detailed and
yet only use whole cross stitch
and backstitch – easy-peasy!
“I’ve been sewing lately and it got me

thinking I’d love to introduce a hand-
stitched line effect into my designs. So
I had a play and these are the result!”

Stitch Tip
Patch onto single-fold
cards in rich brights
and stick on a couple
of cute buttons to
complement the
homespun feel

In the detail
Durene has deliberately designed
Stitch Tip the backstitch so it sits on the
Change to a free- inside edge of the motifs on these
motion foot on your cards and looks in keeping with
sewing machine the machine-sewn lines around
before practising
machine-sewing the the border, giving it that ‘just
wavy lines on scrap sewn’ homespun feel. Tackle the
fabric backstitch as you would normally,
following the lines on the chart to
ensure correct placement.

Appliqué-style cards key

DMC Anchor Madeira
Z B5200 1 2401 white
p 15 253 1409 pistachio
q 349 1098 212 red
{ 703 238 1307 leaf green
i 726 295 109 yellow
8 747 158 1104 sky blue
G 869 375 2105 dark brown
9 907 255 1308 green
u 3078 292 102 light yellow
c 3706 33 409 pink
l 3828 373 2103 brown
E 3844 1089 1102 blue
f 3846 1090 1103 light blue
––––– 310 403 2400 black
– 6.5x6.5cm (2½x2½in)
“I love unique Christmas cards and How to patch your applique-style

Durene’s designs are so fresh and stitching onto a card
lovely! They’ll be really fun to
work on in the run up to 1 Cut out your finished
stitching leaving a
border of at least two aida
reverse using acid-free
double-sided tape.
Christmas, I’ve never sewn

onto card before and I’m
squares around the design.
3 Position the stitching
centrally on the card
up for the challenge!” 2 Cut a piece of white

paper to match the
same size as your stitched
front, then free machine-
sew it directly onto the
card around the border
Sue White, senior art editor
fabric, and stick on the using black cotton thread.

Snow globe cards
Match patterned
papers to the vibrant
thread colours used
for a fab finish
Stitch Tip
Fray a one-square
border of aida
around the edge of
your design using a
pair of tweezers for
a homespun finish

Snow globe cards
Easy
whole
stitches
only
Let it
snow
Shake up your Christmas stitching and
spread festive cheer with these fun-filled
snow globe cards and tags
A
s the scent of freshly-
baked gingerbread and Shopping list
sweet mince pies fills
Fabric
the air, turn your hand to these
14-count light blue aida
merry snow globe stitches,
they’re sure to shoot straight to
for each card and 10x10cm
the top of your Christmas card
each tag design
stitch list! Full of charm, these
delightful charts will make a Threads
great way to count down to the Stranded cotton as listed
holidays. Stitch the wintry set in the key
and don’t forget the matching Needle
gift tags too, they make a fun Size 24 tapestry needle
finishing touch for presents. Extras
Use them to surprise Single-fold cards, backing
neighbours with home-baked papers, matching
goodies or send season’s handmade tags, acid-free
greetings to far-flung friends. double-sided tape and
Work them on light blue aida, ribbon of your choice
then patch them onto cards
and tags, as we did here, or stick
them straight onto a pretty tin strand while the white is worked
or box for a quick-finish gift. Just in two, so follow the charts
keep an eye on your backstitch and the key carefully. Have fun
– the black is worked in one stitching these wonderlands!
“Cover with paper in dotty brights to

give card apertures and gift tags a festive
flourish and make your cards stand out
from the crowd on the mantelpiece!”

Snow globe cards
“My family and friends usually

receive a handmade card
and gift from me each year.
I’ll definitely be adding these
snow globe cards to my must-
stitch list this time around!”

Snow globe cards
Snow globe cards key

DMC Anchor Madeira
Z B5200 1 2401 white
p 165 278 1414 lime green
j 415 398 1802 grey
h 436 1045 2011 tan
q 666 46 210 red
{ 703 238 1307 leaf green
i 725 305 113 yellow
Y 740 316 204 orange
3 762 234 1804 light grey
9 907 255 1308 green
V 948 892 306 peach
c 963 73 502 pink
l 976 1001 2010 ginger
––––– 310 403 2400 black
Backstitch in two strands
––––– B5200 1 2401 white
– 7x6.5cm (2¾x2½in)
In the detail
Stitching Durene’s seasonal designs onto pale
blue aida instead of plain white creates a real
winter wonderland feel – the white threads
really stand out, as in the backstitch outlines
on the snow globe and the single
snowdrops dotted around.
Stitch Tip
Always use a
different pair of
scissors to cut
paper, not your
fabric scissors

Polar bear cards
Seasonal
cuties in
circular
designs
Polar
pals
Celebrate special friendships
with these heartwarming scenes, which
use metallic threads for festive sparkle
W
ho’d have thought
that a penguin Shopping list
and polar bear
Fabric
would be the best of friends?
14-count white aida,
Well, this pair has certainly hit
measuring 15x15cm
it off! Durene’s cute duo are
cuddling up in the snow, gazing (6x6in) for each design
at the stars together, playing Threads
peekaboo through a hole in the Stranded cotton and
ice, body skating, and taking metallic threads as listed
a stroll – the polar bear kindly in the key
carrying the load when the Needle
penguin needs a rest. These Size 24 tapestry needle
winter wonderland cards are
Extras
ideal to send to special friends
Circle aperture cards, acid-
and loved ones, to show them
free double-sided tape and
how much you care and enjoy
ribbon of choice
spending time with them.
Be sure to write an equally added sparkle to the starry sky.
tender message inside to finish We love the snowflakes ribbon
your card off perfectly. Just along the bottom of each card
whole cross stitch, fractionals, too, it gives a real festive finish.
and backstitch are used for Add silver snow confetti to the
these circular designs, along card and treat the recipient to
with metallic threads to give a magical flurry on opening!
“With their wintry feel, these cards are a

brilliant way to mark winter birthdays. Or
stitch the polar friends for one of your
close pals to wish them a magical month.”

Polar bear cards
Stitch Tip
If your stranded
cotton threads get
in a tangle, use your
needle to gently
tease out the knots
These snowy pals will

bring a smile to those
you stitch them for

Polar bear cards
Bright idea
Love these designs and want to
make them for yourself rather than
send them as cards? Stitch them
all together on a large piece of
fabric, for a tiled effect. They’ll look
beautiful displayed in a silver or
white multi-aperture frame.
“I love Durene’s circular

cards. If you haven’t
tried stitching with
metallic threads before,
use shorter lengths
as they can be quite
springy, but the results
are worth it!”
Fiona Baker, senior technical editor

Polar bear cards
How to keep your

stitching looking
clean and pristine
Sometimes you’ll find stray bits of
fluff from threads on your stitching,
especially if you’ve had to unpick any
stitches. This is particularly noticeable
on designs worked in mainly pale-
coloured cottons. To remove the fluff,
cover your fingers with sticky tape,
and gently roll it over the fabric. The
tape will lift the fluff off and leave your
stitching looking neat and clean.
Stitch Tip
Keep your aida taut
in a hoop, but don’t
pull it too tightly as
this may distort the
fabric
In the detail
Metallic threads give a sparkling
finish to some of the stitches on
these designs. You could also use
a speciality cotton thread for the
white cross stitches, such as DMC’s
satin thread in white (S5200), which
will give cards a luxurious finish.

Polar bear cards
Polar bear cards key

DMC Anchor Madeira
Z B5200 1 2401 white
k 414 235 1714 grey
J 415 398 1802 light grey
Y 725 305 113 yellow
y 727 293 112 light yellow
j 762 234 1804 very light grey
2 775 1031 1101 very light blue
b 818 23 502 pink
P 912 209 1213 green
p 954 203 1207 light green
l 3325 129 907 blue
e 3755 140 1013 dark blue
W 3799 236 1713 dark grey
s 3841 9159 1001 light blue
u 3854 313 114 ginger
Cross stitch in two strands DMC Light Effects
3 E415 pewter
z E5200 metallic white
––––– 414 235 1714 grey
––––– 3799 236 1713 dark grey
Backstitch in one strand DMC Light Effects
––––– E415 pewter
– 9.5x9.5cm (3¾x3¾in)
and DMC Light Effects
Bright ideas
You may find that your polar bear
and penguin design needs to be
washed once you’ve completed it.
You can handwash your work in
water and a gentle detergent, as
long as the fabric and threads are
water safe and colourfast.

Winter cards & gifts
41 frosty
ideas for
favourite
friends
Durene’s cute characters and

pretty designs will stitch up into
unique gifts for loved ones
Winter wishes
Get the Christmas songs on, the tinsel out and chill with this
sparkling selection of wonderful wintry designs
Stitch Tip
B
ring some icy sparkle to treats using them as a delightful
Use your favourite your seasonal cards and stitchy Christmas countdown to the
motif to embellish a gifts with Durene’s winter festive holidays. With 41 quick and
winter scarf, hat, or wonderland collection. Start your easy motifs to choose from, there are
pair of mittens – you
can use soluble canvas Christmas stitching early and dip stitches for every skill level, as well as
or simply patch the into this selection box of cross stitch helpful tips and advice too!
design on

Bright ideas
Your best buddies
deserve a special
Christmas greeting,
and we’ve got just
the thing! Patch the
cable car couple onto
a single-fold card blank
and add a glittery
embellishment.

Winter cards & gifts key

DMC Anchor Madeira
Z B5200 1 2401 white
W 310 403 2400 black
T 349 1098 212 red
J 415 398 1802 grey
} 434 310 2009 dark tan
G 436 1045 2011 tan
7 437 362 2012 light tan
E 518 1039 1106 turquoise
< 604 55 614 pink
{ 702 226 1306 leaf green
9 704 255 1307 light leaf green
v 738 367 2013 dark cream
; 739 366 2014 cream
e 747 158 1104 light blue
3 762 234 1804 light grey
Q 816 1006 513 ruby
M 907 254 1308 green
c 948 892 306 peach
b 963 73 502 rose pink
C 993 1070 1202 ocean green
8 3761 928 1001 sky blue
6 3766 167 1109 blue
m 3770 1009 2314 light peach
P 3814 1074 2706 sea green
––––– 310 403 2400 black
––––– 3765 169 2505 dark blue
O 310 403 2400 black
O 3765 169 2505 dark blue

Shopping list
Fabric
14-count white aida
measuring a maximum of
15x15cm (4x4in) for most
designs
Threads
in the key
Needle
Extras
All items of choice from local
stores or handmade
“I used lots of cool blue shades,

with pops of red, green and
pink to add a touch of warmth
for these cosy characters, pretty
snowflakes and greetings.”

Stitch Tip
Even if you don’t yet
have a person in mind for
these charts, stitch a few
up and make them into
cards, ready to give as
last-minute greetings


Bright ideas
Make a gift tag with
the gorgeous mini
skates motif – mount
onto a piece of glittery
card and a homemade
blue gift tag to add
a touch of sparkle to
your gift wrapping.

Elf stocking
Your
good elf!
Wake up to big smiles on Christmas
morning with this one-of-a-kind cheery
stocking filled with presents Stitch a
Designed by Durene Jones Christmas
stocking
classic
T
he run-up to Christmas
sees lots of busy elves Shopping list
hard at work making
Fabric
toys and wrapping presents,
14-count white aida
getting everything ready for the
measuring 43x32cm
big day. But that doesn’t mean
they don’t have time for a little (17x12½in)
bit of fun! Durene has managed Threads
to create the spirited hustle and Stranded cotton as listed
bustle of Santa’s workshop in in the key
this rather jolly scene. You’re Needle
sure to enjoy every single stitch, Size 24 tapestry needle
from the pretty shading to the
Extras
backstitch detail of the elves’
Backing and lining fabrics
pointy shoes and hats.
and ribbon of your choice
At first glance this appears
like a densely stitched piece but
take a closer look and you’ll see ABC set to artfully stitch your
that the bulk of the background family member’s name on top
is made up of half cross stitches, of your stocking. This stocking is
so you’ll finish this project sure to bring lots of smiles, not
quicker than you think. When only to little ones on Christmas
you’ve completed the main Eve, but also to stitchers as you
design, you can then use graph bring the cheerful elves to life
paper and the accompanying and make this the best one ever!
“I love designing for Christmas, it’s so

magical! This brings back happy memories
of leaving out my stocking for Santa as a
child – what a magical time that was!”

Elf stocking
This monogrammed stocking,

along with a bit of elf magic,
will make all your Yuletide
wishes come true
Stitch Tip
Use the alphabet on
page 60 to add your
child’s name to the
top of the stocking,
we’ve used capital
letters for maximum
impact

Elf stocking
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and the alphabet provided
on page 60, plot out your chosen
2 Cut around the stitching with
a 1.5cm (¾in) seam. Cut the
backing fabric to the same size and
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Elf stocking chart – bottom right

3 Next, pin the stitched piece
to the corresponding piece
of lining fabric (with right sides
4 Pin the backing fabric and other
lining panel (with right sides
together) along the top edge of the
“If you’ve previously only together) along the top edge of the stocking. Sandwich a loop of ribbon
framed your stitched pieces stocking. Use a sewing machine or between the layers with the loop
or made them into simple you can hand stitch in place, leaving facing down and sew the top edge
a 1.5cm (¾in) seam allowance to with a 1.5cm (¾in) seam to create
cushions then follow our create the front panel. the back panel of your stocking.
easy guide (right). Read
through all the instructions
before you begin so you
have an overview of all the
steps to make this classic.”
Fiona Baker, senior technical editor
Stitch Tip
When plotting out the
5 Pin the front and back of your
stocking together (with right
sides facing) and stitch around the
6 Trim your seam allowance and
clip notches into the curves to
allow it to lie flat for a smoother
name remember each stocking with a 1.5cm (¾in) seam finish. Turn your stocking through
square on the graph allowance, leaving a small gap on and slip stitch the gap closed. Push
paper represents one
the top straight edge for turning the lining fabric inside the body of
square of fabric
the stocking through. the stocking and press.

Christmas jumpers
Rhona’s fab pullovers

are showcased on
wire hangers for a fun
finishing touch
Stitch Tip
Remember to sort
your threads before
you start stitching,
to avoid mixing
up the colours and
similar shades

Christmas jumpers
Stitch
on to
perforated
paper
Winter
woollies
Make loved ones smile with these
novelty Christmas jumper cards. There’s
a style for everyone in the family
F
or many of us, the
annual festivities Shopping list
just wouldn’t be
Fabric
complete without donning
14-count white perforated
a Christmas-themed jumper.
paper, measuring 13x13cm
These occasionally stylish,
sometimes kitsch and often (5x5in) for each design
amusing sweaters prove popular Threads
year after year, and now you Stranded cotton as listed
can work them in cross stitch. in the key
Rhona’s quirky collection Needle
features three cute characters, Size 24 tapestry needle
Rudolf the reindeer wearing ear
Extras
warmers, a penguin twosome
Single-fold cards, acid-free
snuggling together and a
double-sided tape, 3D foam
darling snow family.
pads and mini hangers of
We love the Christmas
your choice
pudding jumper, and the stylish
Scandinavian-style sweater 3D effect. Use a pair of sharp
with its rather cool snowflake paper scissors to cut out your
pattern. And why not declare stitched jumpers, leaving a
your love for the big guy border of one square of paper
with an ‘I love Santa’ design? all the way around, then add
The stitches are worked on to mini wire coat hangers from
perforated paper for a fantastic craft stores for a cute finish!
“There’s a long tradition of wearing

Christmas jumpers in our family, so these
cross-stitch varieties were loads of fun to
design. I used real sweaters as inspiration.”
Rhona Norrie, designer

Christmas jumpers
Scandi chart – left
Reindeer chart – left

Christmas jumpers
Christmas jumpers key

DMC Anchor Madeira
Z B5200 1 2401 white
W 310 403 2400 black
J 318 399 1801 grey
U 321 9046 510 dark red
t 335 38 506 dark pink
; 415 398 1802 light grey
H 433 357 2602 brown
G 434 310 2009 light brown
S 552 99 713 dark mauve
s 553 98 712 mauve
7 554 90 711 light mauve
T 666 46 210 red
Y 742 303 114 tangerine
y 743 302 113 yellow
E 798 131 912 dark blue
c 799 145 910 blue
e 809 130 909 light blue
P 898 360 2006 dark brown
b 899 40 414 pink
< 910 228 1302 dark green
X 911 205 1214 green
8 912 209 1213 light green
m 3024 900 1814 stone grey
z 3326 36 606 light pink
Scandi chart – right x 3801 1098 411 light red
––––– B5200 1 2401 white
––––– 310 403 2400 black
– 9.5x9.5cm (3¾x3¾in)
Bright idea
If you know someone who’s a big fan of Christmas
jumpers like these, you could stitch them all on a
single piece of aida and frame it or turn it into a
cushion. It would make a super-cosy Christmas gift!
Reindeer chart – right

Christmas jumpers
In the detail
These designs contain a lot of
solid blocks of colour that you
can work your way through
fairly quickly. You can speed
things up even further by
working rows of half cross
stitch for these areas, and then
completing the cross stitches
on the return journey.
“Have fun stitching on

to perforated paper,
it creates exactly the
right kind of shape for
these sweaters and
results in a wonderful
finished look.”
Stitch Tip
White thread can
become a little
grubby, so work the
white stitches last
of all, so they look
pristine

Mittens ABC
Make a fun
decoration
for your
home String the name of your child
across the mantelpiece as all-
winter decor in your living room
Merry mittens
Make your home feel cosy and warm when you decorate
it with this pretty Assisi-style alphabet and number set
Designed by Lesley Teare
Stitch Tip
O
ne of our favourite moments means each letter is left unstitched
Use mini pegs and is when we get to pull on our but is surrounded with designs. In
a piece of natural favourite mittens and feel our suitably wintry colours like icy blue,
twine to make a quick fingers get toasty, even in the cold. frosty lilac and crisp turquoise, these
garland from your
mitten letters – hang it Celebrate that cosy feeling with these mittens are formed in whole stitches,
from the tree or charts, designed in Assisi style – which so it’s easy to stitch one in an evening.
a shelf

Mittens ABC
Shopping list
Fabric
14-count white aida
for each design
Threads
in the key
Needle
Extras
Medium-weight iron-on
interfacing, coloured felt, mini
pegs and twine of choice

Mittens ABC
Mittens ABC key

DMC Anchor Madeira
Stitch Tip Z blanc 2 2402 white
T 33 92 805 magenta
Sort similar thread
colours in a good e 157 120 907 cornflower blue
light – standing near ` 209 98 803 lilac
a window will help 2 211 342 801 light lilac
– and pre-sort them f 807 168 1108 turquoise
onto thread sorters 6 809 130 909 blue
s 3746 1030 902 purple
8 3761 928 1001 sky blue
F 3765 169 2505 dark turquoise
S 3837 111 713 dark lilac
E 3838 176 2702 lavender blue
“I love the colours in these mittens, DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)
– 4.5x4.5cm (1¾x1¾in)
they’ll be great for making into custom These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton
tags and cards. They’re the perfect
project for stitching on winter nights!”

Mittens ABC
Stitch Tip
Always stitch
in good light –
consider investing
in a daylight lamp
to help prevent eye
strain
“I love the white blanket stitch detail

around the edges of these fun mittens.
I kept them simple and used just whole
cross stitches so each letter will take just
a few hours to complete.”
Lesley Teare, designer

Mittens ABC
Bright ideas
Backed with colourful felt and decorated with
blanket stitch, these mittens will make for a fun
take on festive bunting inside your home this
Christmas. Or turn them into quirky decorations
to give to each of your family members, create
quick-stitch gift tags or whip up easy-to-finish
Christmas cards. Those who receive them are
bound to feel all warm and fuzzy inside!

Sloth cards
Pick
your
favourite
Slow sloth!
& steady
Put your feet up and stitch your way
through a merry band of sloths, then
share them with fun-loving friends
Designed by Cheryl McKinnon
E
ven sloths celebrate
Christmas, y’know, so Shopping list
grab your Santa hat and
Fabric
get festive with these cuddly
14-count white aida
critters, as imagined by Cheryl
measuring 15x15cm
McKinnon in a set of designs
so funny you’ll be laughing (6x6in) for each design
out loud as you stitch. It’s really Threads
refreshing when there’s a new Stranded cotton as listed
twist on Christmas, and this in the key
collection doesn’t disappoint, Needle
there’s the sloth in different Size 24 tapestry needle
guises, plus threads in seasonal
Extras
brights and light-hearted
Backing papers, aperture
sentiments on each design.
cards and acid-free double-
Which design will you
sided tape of your choice
choose? They’re all cute, all
humorous and you just might
be tempted to stitch them all! a snooze. Whether clinging to
With a cheeky grin, the ‘Santa a festive candy cane, hanging
claws’ sloth clings to a fir tree from a string of colourful fairy
branch, with red berries and the lights or relaxing on a fir tree
teal scarf he’s wearing providing branch among the tree baubles,
colour, while pressies sloth is with these fun cards it’s going to
draped over the gift pile, having be a merry sloth-mas indeed!
“I had lots of fun thinking of the different

poses to put these sloths in, blending
them with the things we love best about
Christmas. Have fun stitching them!”
Cheryl McKinnon, designer

Sloth cards
Stitch Tip
Finish off your
card with festive
patterned
paper, choosing
contrasting or
complementing
designs

Sloth cards
In the detail
Cheryl has stayed with the
traditional Christmas colours we all
know and love in this set of cards, Stitch Tip
but brought a modern twist to the To speed up your
collection. Added to green and red stitching, work a
is a bright teal/turquoise shade, row of half stitches
which adds a contemporary pep and finish them off
and can be found in four of the on your way back
designs, on the scarf, fairy lights,
and as gift wrap and a bow.

Sloth cards
10 10
J J Sloth cards key
J J J J
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J J J J
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10 [[3333333[[[
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3;JJkJ;;JkJJ;3 J 640 393 1905 dark grey
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qqnn3344443333334q;qq[qqnnq[qq[q
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– 6.5x6.5cm (2½x2½in)
10 10
How to make an aperture card

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1 If you have a piece of plain
card but want to make
an aperture, first cut a piece
Lightly draw a pencil square
to join up the marks. Carefully
cut out the square using
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acid-free double-sided
tape around the inside edge
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(¾in) down from the
top of the front of the card
sure the design is central. To
finish, cut a piece of white
card to size and stick over the
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then also in from both sides. for a professional look.
“I can think of a few people who love

sloths and will like these cards! The
patterned papers and modern
thread colours look so fresh –
they’re definitely a go-to for
Christmas greetings this year.”
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Last-minute cards & gifts
60
Christmas
ideas to
stitch
All the traditional and iconic

images from the season are
here for you to stitch
Festive fun
Find something for everyone with these last-minute Christmas
motifs with cards, gifts and tags to choose from!
Designed by Lisa Reakes
Stitch Tip
W
ith this sweet selection Christmas holiday! There are 60 great
Why not get creative box of stitching goodies, motifs to stitch, with fab ideas and
and switch up different you’ll be able to dip in stitches every skill level will be able to
thread colours – it’ll be and out when you need a card or tackle. It’ll be a treat to stitch a few up
a handy way to use up
leftovers in your gift for that special someone, who in preparation for Advent, making sure
stash may pay you a surprise visit over the they are stitch-ready in good time.

Stitch Tip
For a step-by-step
guide on how to cut an
aperture into a plain
piece of card, turn to
page 75

Last-minute cards & gifts key

DMC Anchor Madeira
Z blanc 2 2402 white
Q 304 19 511 dark red
j 317 400 1714 grey
F 336 149 1007 navy blue
n 420 374 2104 tan
h 422 943 2102 light tan
q 666 46 210 red
P 700 229 1302 green
9 702 226 1306 light green
y 725 305 113 yellow
i 742 303 114 tangerine
; 746 275 2511 light yellow
3 762 234 1804 light grey
E 792 177 905 blue
t 818 23 502 baby pink
l 869 375 2105 dark tan
c 3607 87 708 pink
b 3689 49 607 light pink
L 3816 876 1703 pine green
6 3839 175 902 lavender blue
––––– blanc 2 2402 white
––––– 3799 236 1713 dark grey
O blanc 2 2402 white
O 3799 236 1713 dark grey

Shopping list
Fabric
14-count white aida
measuring a maximum of
15x15cm (4x4in) for most
designs
Threads
in the key
Needle
Extras
All items of choice from local
stores or handmade
Stitch Tip
These mini motifs are
perfect for stitching on
the move – put the stash
you need in a small purse
and it will fit in your
handbag

Bright ideas
This simple white
dove of peace with
decorative border
makes a lovely card.
Patch it onto a square
card blank, covered in
festive patterned paper
from craft shops.
“There never seems to be enough

time at Christmas! This set of fast-
finish motifs will help, they will
come in handy when you need
special cards and gifts this year.”
Lisa Reakes, designer

“A friend you haven’t seen for a while arrives

out of the blue, a relative announces they’re
dropping by for a quick visit – with Lisa’s
collection you will be prepared. Why not stitch
a few so you have some in hand?”
Stitch Tip
Arrange a few of your
favourite motifs into a
mini sampler as festive
decor this year using
the traditional band
sampler style

Bright ideas
Buy peel-off stickers and
sentiments and add
them to the front of
card apertures for a fun
finish. You can use mini
stamps and ribbon as
extra decoration too.

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Welcome

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Katriel Costello, editor

22 Christmas sign 44 Polar pals cards 56 Elves stocking

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Find the perfect project for every stitcher

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MEET THE TEAM

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Smiles all idea

“Christmas is one of my favourite subjects

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Add a homemade touch to

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Gift card holders key

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How to make a holder

1 Using your inner hoop as a template, cut

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Deck your hall with

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“The sweet designs on each envelope

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How to display your Advent calendar envelopes 20

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Stitch your child’s

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How to make a patch

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Elves ABC key

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Spell out the family

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Stocking sign – left

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Stocking sign – middle

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Stocking sign – middle

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Stocking sign – right

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This nostalgic set of designs makes

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