Just CrossStitch. Christmas ornaments

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ISBN: 0883-0797

Год: 2020

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2020 Special Holiday Issue
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Contents
Christmas Ornaments 2020
Vol. 38, No. 6

Blue Christmas

O’ Christmas Tree

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78
79
80
81

Artmishka Cross Stitch
Blackwork Journey
Fireside Originals
Giulia Punti Antichi
Linda Jeane Jenkins
Patricia Ann Designs
Stitchora
Threaded Dream Studio
Turquoise Graphics & Designs

Christmas Critters
20
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24
25
26
27

Ardith Design
Charlotte’s Web Needlework
Fairy Wool in the Wood
Gentle Pursuit Designs
Natalia Luneva
OPEN ROAD ABODE Needleworks
TurtleBunny Creations
Twisted Willow Designs

Deck the Halls
30 Bobbin and Fred
31 Faithwurks Designs
32 From the Heart ~ Needleart
by Wendy
33 Kathleen Berlew
34 Lesley Teare
35 My Big Toe Designs
36 Roz Watnemo Designs
37 Punochka
38 WorksbyABC

Holly Jolly Christmas
42
43
44
45
46
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48

Cherry Parker Designs
EJVDesigns
Handblessings Patterns
Jennifer J. Redmond
Rhona Norrie
Stitching in the Rain
The Queen Stitch

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
52
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54
55
56
57
58
58

Autumn Lane Stitchery
Historic Handworkes
Keslyn’s
MTVDesigns
Needle Bling Designs
Praiseworthy Stitches
Ursula Michael Designs
Tempting Tangles Designs

Let It Snow
62
63
64
65
66
67
68

Boulder Valley Stitching
Carolyn Manning Designs
Cross Stitch Sanctuary
Frony Ritter Designs
Knotted Tree NeedleArt
Krafty Kat Designs
The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery

Anna Pavlyuk
Dames of the Needle
Kim Beamish
Lisa LeAnn Designs
Lucie Heaton Cross Stitch Designs
Luhu Stitches
Pickle Barrel Designs
Rosewood Manor
The Stitcherhood

Oh Holy Night
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90
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92

KST Designs
MarNic Designs
Medina Originals
Nikyscreations
Shoofly NeedleArt Designs
StitchyFish Designs
The Little Stitcher
Tiny Modernist Inc.

Reindeer Express
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101

Blue Ribbon Designs
Haystack Stitching
Hot House Petunia Designs
Lindy Stitches
Saving Graces Fine Needlearts
Sullivans® USA

Regular Features
One Stitch Ahead 4 / Finishing Instructions 69 / Recipes & Memories 102 /
Where to Find It 109 / Stitch Illustrations 110

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It is our pleasure to present to you Just CrossStitch
Christmas Ornaments 2020!
Putting together the ornament issue truly gives our
staff a sense of perpetual Christmas. From planning
the issue and reaching out to designers to preparing the
charts and instructions to photographing projects and
laying out the issue, it is a yearlong endeavor. Here in
our office, on any given day from January to December,
you’ll find someone working on the JCS Christmas
Ornaments issue. Throughout the process, each member
of the Just CrossStitch team works diligently to prepare another showstopping
ornament collection that’s sure to keep you happily stitching for the holidays and all
through the year.
For the 2020 issue, we are pleased to bring you nine chapters
of new and exciting ornament projects from a group of truly
fabulous designers. Some of the designers have been contributing
to this issue for a number of years, while
others are making a first-time appearance.
We consider it a high honor to present
their work to you because without these
talented, creative individuals this special
issue would not be the reader favorite
that it is.
So, turn the page and let the joyful
stitching for the upcoming holiday
season begin!
Wishing you happy holidays,

Advertising Account Manager Molly Beals
(260) 849-4509
Email: Molly_Beals@Annies-Publishing.com

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2020 Ornament Collection

Blue
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1. ArtmishkaCrossStitch
Silver Blue Christmas

2. Blackwork Journey
Blue Christmas

3. Fireside Originals
Stars of Wonder

4. Giulia Punti Antichi
Assisi Christmas Bell

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5. Linda Jeane Jenkins
Snoelle

6. Patricia Ann Designs
2020

7. Stitchora
Blue Ocean Star

8. Threaded Dream Studio
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Guiding Star

9. Turquoise Graphics &
Designs
Blue Joy

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Silver Blue Christmas
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 63H x 64W
Design Size: 4" x 4"

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss.
Backstitch over two threads using one
strand of floss.
Work straight stitch using one
strand of floss.

Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a FlatOrnament with rick rack trim and
twisted cording hanger. f

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®

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809 45214 Delft blue
800 45210 Delft
blue, pl.
3865 45463 winter
white
3865 45463 winter
white

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DMC® Light Effects

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Backstitch/Straight Stitch

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Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 70H x 70W
Design Size: 5" x 5"
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
• Size 24 tapestry needle
DMC® Sullivans®

Blackwork Journey
Liz Almond
www.blackworkjourney.co.uk

796 45206 royal blue, dk.
blanc 45001 white (Smyrna cross
stitch)
796 45206 royal blue, dk.
(Algerian eye stitch)

DMC® Light Effects

E415

pewter

Backstitch/Straight Stitch

— E415

pewter

Backstitch/Straight Stitch

— 796

45206 royal blue, dk.

Blue Christmas

Mill Hill Glass Seed Beads

G2010

ice
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 eightpointed 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
using one strand of floss.
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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Fireside Originals
Carol J. Grant
www.firesideoriginals.com

Model was finished as a Pillow
Ornament. Using 36" lengths of each
floss and braid listed in color code,
follow Twisted Cording Instructions to
create twisted cording. Attach twisted
cording to ornament top by placing

Stars of Wonder
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 60H x 55W
Design Size: 33/4" x 31/2"
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 32-count white Belfast
linen from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• One card each Rainbow Gallery Petite
Silk Lamé Braid
• Sizes 10 and 26 needles

between stitched piece and backing
during assembly.
Using whipstitch, attach a bead at
every other stitch to seam around all
edges, alternating one each: emerald, ice,
blue ice and gold. f

Stars of Wonder

DMC® Sullivans®

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701
798
820

45160
45161
45208
45222

green, bt.
green, lt.
Delft blue, dk.
royal blue, vy, dk.

Rainbow Gallery
Petite Silk Lamé Braid
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*

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SL48
SL61

(762)
(3821)

silver
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

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• 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

Giulia Punti Antichi
Giulia Manfredini
www.puntiantichi.com

Assisi Christmas Bell
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 49H x 42W
Design Size: 31/4" x 27/8"
Materials
• 10"x 9" piece 30-count linen handdyed linen fabric from Weeks Dye
Works™
• One skein each Weeks Dye Works™
Hand Over Dyed Floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle

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
shapes each from Skirtex, interfacing and
batting pieces.
Center and fuse a bell-shape
interfacing to the back of the stitched
piece and the cotton fabric. Glue batting
piece to each bell-shape Skirtex piece.
With interfacing toward batting, cover
the batting/Skirtex unit with the stitched
piece. Trim linen 1/2" beyond Skirtex
unit. Apply glue all around the edges of
Skirtex unit and fold back linen edges.
Finger-press and, if needed, cut small
slits or wedges in linen to enable easy
folding. Let the glue dry under pressure
to complete the front panel.
Repeat the same process with the
cotton fabric to make the back panel.
Cut a 6" piece of twisted cording.
Thread the cording through the jingle
bell top slot; align free ends and make

an overhand knot near the slot. Glue and
sew free cording ends to the wrong side
of the front panel, aligning ends with the
lower-center flower. In model, the jingle
bell is suspended 1" from the ornament
lower edge.
Apply glue to the wrong side of the
back panel. Place the front and back
panel wrong sides together. Press
together firmly; let dry.
Using slip stitch or ladder stitch and
ecru thread, sew front and back panel
edges together. Starting and ending at
opposite sides of the jingle bell loop,
pin cording along the edges; leave extra
cording at the top to form the hanger.
Sew cording to the edge of the ornament
with bronze sewing thread. Make an
overhand knot in excess cording at the
top of the ornament to make the loop. f
Template on page 113

Assisi Christmas Bell

Weeks Dye Works™
Hand Over Dyed Floss
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*

b 2112

(3810) glacial melt

Backstitch

— 1285 (924)

twilight

*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
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.
Finishing Materials & Instructions
• 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
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Linda Jenkins
www.lindajeannejenkins.com

Snoelle
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 48H x 51W
Design Size: 3" x 31/8"
Materials
• 8" x 8" piece 16-count white Aida from
DMC®/Charles Craft®
• One skein DMC® Light Effects
six-strand embroidery floss
• One skein each The Gentle Arts
Sampler Threads
• Size 26 tapestry needle

Finishing Materials & Instructions
• Double-sided tape
• 5 (3-3.2mm) flat back Swarovski Xirius
rose crystal rhinestone, crystal clear
with foil back
• DMC® 5283 Metallic Pearl Cotton #5
• DMC® 3842 six-strand embroidery floss

Press stitched piece from reverse side,
straightening as much as possible.
Place crystals onto one side of doublesided tape, trimming excess. Remove
backing and adhere each to stitched piece
as indicated on chart.
Model was finished as a Pillow
Ornament. Combine two strands 5283
and six strands 3842 to make twisted
cording for trim and hanger. f

Snoelle

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

*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 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.

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Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 26H x 70W
Design Size: 17/8" x 5"

Patricia Ann Designs
Patricia Bage
www.patricia-ann-designs.com

2020

Materials
• 8" x 11" piece 28-count white Cashel
linen from Zweigart®
• One skein DMC® or Sullivans® USA
six-strand embroidery floss
• One spool Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4
• One package Mill Hill Seed Beads
• One package Mill Hill Antique Seed
Beads
• Two Mill Hill Glass Treasures charms
from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• Beading needle
• Size 24 tapestry needle
DMC® Sullivans®

794

45205 cornflower blue, lt.

Backstitch/Straight Stitch

— 794

45205 cornflower blue, lt.

Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4

Top

U 001

Mill Hill Seed Beads

G02026

crystal blue

Mill Hill Antique Seed Beads

G03062

blue velvet

Mill Hill Glass Treasures

12035

small snowflake

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using two
strands of floss or one strand of braid.
Work backstitch over two threads and
straight stitch using one strand of floss.
Attach beads and charms using
one strand of white floss and 1/2 cross
stitch. Note: attach charm snowflake so
that it hangs down over center of stitched
snowflake.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Whipstitch crystal blue beads
to ornament edge, adding a bead every
other stitch. Add beaded hanger to the
top back of ornament. f

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Blue Ocean Star
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 52H x 53W
Design Size: 33/4" x 33/4"
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 14-count cream Aida
from Zweigart®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle

Blue Ocean Star

DMC® Sullivans®
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820

45478 celadon green,
med.
45208 Delft blue, dk.
45210 Delft blue, pl.
45214 Delft blue
45222 royal blue, vy. dk.

Straight Stitch

— 163

45478 celadon green, med.

French Knots

163
800

45478 celadon green, med.
45210 Delft blue, pl.

Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using two
strands of floss.
Work backstitch and straight stitch
using one strand of floss.
Work French knots using one strand of
floss and wrapping around needle twice.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Pillow
Ornament. Hanger was made from
complementary ribbon. f

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Threaded Dream
Studio
Katrina King
www.threadeddreamstudio.com

Guiding Star

Guiding Star
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 70H x 50W
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
• Size 24 tapestry needle
Treenway Silks Harmony Silk Floss

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river stone
forget-me-not
natural white
Treenway Silks 65 Roses®
Harmony Silk Floss

P rose lake
Backstitch/Straight Stitch

— rose lake
Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
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
using one strand of floss.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a 51/4" x 43/8" oval
Flat Ornament. Trim, hanger and tassel
were made from twisted cording. f

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Designs
Gunay Uyan
www.tgdcharts.com

Blue Joy
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 17H x 35W
Design Size: 11/4" x 21/2"
Materials
• 7" x 9" piece 28-count white Monaco
cotton evenweave from DMC®/Charles
Craft®
• One skein each DMC® or Anchor®
six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle
DMC® Anchor®

676

891

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3844 410
3846 1090

old gold, lt.
antique blue, vy. dk.
turquoise, dk.
turquoise, vy. lt.
hazelnut brown
turquoise, dk. bt.
turquoise, lt. bt.

Finishing Materials & Instructions
• One each 21/2" x 31/2" piece stiff craft felt:
blue and turquoise
• Double-sided tape
• Hole punch or awl
• 3/8" grommet and setting tool
• Coordinating thick cording
• 1/4"-diameter tube bead
Trim the stitched piece six threads
from stitching on all sides. Remove the
outermost thread from all sides to create
a frayed edge.
Cut blue felt approximately 1/4" larger
all around than trimmed stitched piece.
Attach it to the back of stitched piece
using double-sided tape.

Backstitches

— 995 410
— 3828 373

Cut the turquoise felt approximately 1/4"
larger at sides and bottom and 3/4" larger
at top of assembled blue felt piece. Attach
to the back of the blue felt using doublesided tape, making sure 3/4" of turquoise
felt remains above top edge of assembled
blue felt.
Punch a hole at the center top of
the turquoise felt and insert grommet;
set in place.
Cut a piece of cording to desired length
for the hanger and pass one end through
the grommet. Pass both ends of cording
though bead and tie a knot to finish
the loop. f

Blue Joy

electric blue, dk.
hazelnut brown

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss.
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
two threads between cross stitches and
over four threads when passing over two
cross stitches.

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Christmas
Critters
1. Ardith Design
Whaley Love Winter

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
Needleworks
Holly Jolly Buffalo

7. TurtleBunny Creations
Kitty’s 1st Christmas

8. Twisted Willow Designs
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pea soup
light teal
Japanese fern
deep ecru
red geranium
apricot
heron blue
jade tint
bright white
mint julep

Sulky Holoshimmer™ Metallic Thread
Backstitch/Straight Stitch

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Ardith Design
Amanda Mae MacNaughton
www.ardithdesign.com

Whaley Love Winter
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 70H x 70W
Design Size: 43/8" x 43/8"

mint green (two
strands)

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using one
strand of floss.
Work backstitches and straight stitches
using one or two strands of floss as
indicated in the color code.
Work Colonial knot using three
strands of thread and wrapping around
needle once.

Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Pillow
Ornament edged with orange mini
pompom trim. Hanger was made from
coiled wire. f

Whaley Love Winter

Materials
• 11" x 11" piece 32-count
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
• Size 26 tapestry needle
DMC® Sullivans®
Backstitch/Straight Stitch

— 310

45053 black
(one
strand)

Colonial Knot

310

45053 black

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341
562

45053 black
45071 blue violet, lt.
45128 jade, med. (lazy
daisy)
818
45220 baby pink
3706 45360 melon, med.
3747 45374 blue violet, vy. lt.
B5200 45002 snow white
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310
818
3706
3747
B5200

45053
45220
45360
45374
45002

black
baby pink
melon, med.
blue violet, vy. lt.
snow white

French Knots

Charlotte’s Web
Needlework
Charlotte Smyth
www.facebook.com/CharlottesWebNeedlework

Mistletoe
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 68H x 69W
Design Size: 41/4" x 43/8"

3706 45360 melon, med.
B5200 45002 snow white
Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss. Where small
symbols appear, work 1/4 or 3/4 cross stitch
using two strands of floss.

Backstitch over two threads using one
strand of floss.
Work straight stitch using one
strand of floss.
Work lazy daisy stitch over two threads
using two strands 562/45128.
Work French knots using two strands
of floss and wrapping floss around
needle once.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished using FlatOrnament Finishing instructions.
Hanger was made using 1/2"-wide
satin ribbon. f

Mistletoe

Materials
• 11" x 11" piece 32-count
antique white Belfast
linen from Zweigart®
• One skein each DMC®
or Sullivans® USA
six-strand embroidery
floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle

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Wood
Cassandra Cavalca Conforti
www.etsy.com/shop/fairywoolinthewood

Christmouse
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 62H x 54W
Design Size: 41/8" x 35/8"

Christmouse

Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 30-count Emy linen
from Eclypse’s Colors
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle
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45305
45151
45463
45155
45347
45099
45117

black
yellow beige, vy. dk.
golden brown, med.
beaver gray, vy. dk.
winter white
red, bt.
dusty rose, lt.
lemon, dk.
fern green, dk.

Backstitches/Straight Stitches

— 310
— 645

45053 black
45151 beaver gray,
vy. dk.

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss.
Work backstitch and straight stitch
using one strand of floss.
Finishing Instructions
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
Backstitch

Au Ver À Soie® Soie d’Alger
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*

Dear Santa

Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 54H x 35W
Design Size: 23/4" x 13/4"

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3744
T 4124
2 4524

Materials
• 9" x 8" piece 40-count French lace
linen from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each Au Ver À Soie® Soie
d’Alger silk floss
• One skein Gloriana Threads HandDyed Silk Floss
• One spool Access Commodities
Accentuate Metallic Thread
• One skein Needlepoint Inc. silk floss
• Size 28 tapestry needle

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(830)
(938)
(167)

black (Smyrna cross
stitch)
golden olive, dk.
coffee brown, ul. dk.
yellow beige, vy. dk.

Backstitches

— 3744 (830)
— 4222 (433)

golden olive, dk.
brown, med.

French Knot

3744

(830)

golden olive, dk.

Gloriana Threads Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*

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X

062

062
023

Dear Santa

(3777) cranberry
(3777) cranberry (tied
elongated cross
stitch)
(3777) cranberry
harvest gold

— 023

harvest gold

Needlepoint Inc.
DMC® Alternative Listed in Parentheses*

991

(blanc) white

*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 one
strand of floss. For bow on present, cross
stitch using one strand Gloriana 062,
then cross stitch again over 062 using one
strand Accentuate 023.
Work tied elongated cross stitch over
four threads using one strand of floss.
Work Smyrna cross stitch over two
threads using one strand of floss.
Backstitch over two threads using one
strand of floss.
Work French knot using one strand of
floss and wrapping needle once.

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Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Decorative sequined gimp
braid was used for trim and hanger. f

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Natalia Luneva
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Polar Bear

Polar Bear
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 61H x 74W
Design Size: 4" x 45/8"
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
• Size 28 tapestry needle
Rainbow Gallery Wisper
DMC® Alternative Listed in Parentheses*

(white)
(310)
(644)
(3866)

ecru
black
beige
tan

Madeira Perle #10 Metallic
Embroidery Thread

352

peridot

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W99
W131
W90

*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 embroidery
thread. Where small symbol appears,
work 1/4 or 3/4 cross stitch using two
strands of floss or embroidery thread.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished using
Embroidery Hoop Finishing
instructions. Bow and hanger were
made using satin ribbon. f

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ABODE Needleworks
Melody Gilmore
www.facebook.com/openroadabode/

Holly Jolly Buffalo
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 45H x 49W
Design Size: 31/4" x 31/2"
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 28-count white
evenweave from Charles Craft®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle

Model was finished using Embroidery
Hoop Finishing.
Hanger was made with 1/8"-wide
ribbon. Bow was made with 3/8"-wide
ribbon wrapped around screw at top
of hoop. f

Holly Jolly Buffalo

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coffee brown, vy.
dk.
beige gray, ul. dk.
black
brown, lt.
avocado green
salmon, vy. dk.
snow white
avocado green,
vy. lt.

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss.
Finishing Materials & Instructions
• 4" wooden embroidery hoop
• Seam sealant
• 1/8"-wide coordinating grosgrain
ribbon
• 3/8"-wide coordinating grosgrain
ribbon

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Backstitch over one square
using one strand of floss.
Work straight stitch using one
strand of floss.
Work French knot using two
strands of floss and wrapping
around needle twice.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Trim was made using
red jumbo rickrack. Hanger and
bow were made from 1/8"-wide
red grosgrain ribbon. f

TurtleBunny
Creations
Chrissy Callahan
www.turtlebunnycreations.com

Kitty’s 1st Christmas
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 62H x 49W
Design Size: 31/2" x 23/4"

Kitty’s 1st Christmas

Materials
• 10" x 9" piece 18-count antique
white Aida from Charles Craft®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 28 tapestry needle
DMC® Sullivans®

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45053
45108
45167
45169
45220
45398

med.
forest green, lt.
black
red, dk.
orange spice, dk.
orange spice, lt.
baby pink
melon, vy. dk.

Backstitches/Straight Stitches

— blanc 45001 white
— 152 45467 shell pink, med. lt.
— 163 45478 celadon green,
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318
498
720

45053
45059
45108
45167

med.
black
steel gray, lt.
red, dk.
orange spice, dk.

French Knot

blanc 45001 white

Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using
two strands of floss. Where small
symbols appear work 3/4 cross stitch
using two strands of floss, carefully
piercing center thread.
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3031

Twisted Willow
Designs

45323 mocha brown, vy.
dk.

Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4
Backstitch/Straight Stitch

— 002HL

Barbie Laux

gold high lustre

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss. Where small
symbols appear, cross stitch over one
thread using one strand of floss.

Deck the Paws
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 51H x 60W
Design Size: 31/4" x 33/4"

Work backstitch and straight
stitch using one strand of floss or very
fine braid #4.
Work French knot using one strand of
floss and wrapping around needle twice.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished using PillowOrnament Finishing Instructions.
Hanger and trim were made using
white-and-gold cording and white
feather trim. f

Deck the Paws

Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 32-count Crystal Fog
Belfast linen from Hanging Thread
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• One spool Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4
• Size 26 tapestry needle
453
517
543
601
648
738
762
813
840

45103
45114
45122
45136
45154
45179
45193
45215
45238

3031

45323

3348
3363
3831
ecru
B5200

45345
45349
45429
45000
45002

shell gray, lt.
Wedgwood, dk.
beige, ul. vy. lt.
cranberry, dk.
beaver gray, lt.
tan, vy. lt.
pearl gray, vy. lt.
blue, lt.
beige brown,
med.
mocha brown, vy.
dk.
yellow green, lt.
pine green, med.
raspberry, dk.
ecru
snow white

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Backstitches/Straight Stitches

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—
—
—

517
601
646
840

45114
45136
45152
45238

— 3031 45323
— 3348 45345
— 3831 45429
— B5200 45002

Wedgwood, dk.
cranberry, dk.
beaver gray, dk.
beige brown,
med.
mocha brown, vy.
dk.
yellow green, lt.
raspberry, dk.
snow white
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Deck the
Halls

1. Bobbin and Fred
Rejoice

2. Faithwurks Designs
Pretty Poinsettias

3. From the Heart ~ Needleart
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

9. WorksByABC
Golden Filagree

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Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using two
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.
Finishing Materials & Instructions
• 3" x 3" piece backing felt

Bobbin and Fred
Shannan Grierson
www.sewingwithbobbinandfred.co.uk

Rejoice
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 34H x 31W
Design Size: 23/8" x 21/4"
Materials
• 8" x 10" piece 14-count clear plastic
canvas from Darice®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• One skein DMC® Light Effects
• One package 15/0 silver-lined blue
Miyuki rocaille seed beads from Fire
Mountain Gems
• One package silver star sequins from
Tree House Studio/Hobby Lobby
• Size 24 tapestry needle
• Beading needle

Trim plastic canvas to one square
from stitching all around, making sure
cut edges are flush. Trim felt to the
same size as stitched piece. Pin felt to
back of stitched piece. Use two strands
of 915/45262 to whipstitch around the
outer edge, going through felt and plastic
canvas, passing through each hole two to
three times.
Referring to Twisted Cording
Instructions, make desired length cording
for edging and hanger using 915/45262
and E677. Pass the knot at the end of
the twisted cord through the loop at the
other end to make a circle with a tassel.
Whipstitch twisted cord to the ornament
using one strand of 915/45262 with the
tassel at the bottom. f

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45146 drab brown, vy. lt.
45262 plum, dk.
3765 45382 peacock blue, vy.
dk.
3687 45356 mauve
803 45494 baby blue, ul. vy. dk.

Backstitch

— 613

45146

drab brown, vy. lt.

French Knot

613

45146

drab brown, vy. lt.

DMC® Light Effects

i E677

white gold

Fire Mountain Gems
Miyuki Rocaille Seed Beads

RR25
664979

transparent
silver-lined blue
7mm silver star

Tree House Studio/
Hobby Lobby Sequins

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Materials
• 10" length 30-count white 2"-wide
linen stitchband 7271-001 from
Zweigart®
• One skein each Anchor® or DMC®
six-strand embroidery floss
• One package Mill Hill Seed Beads
• Size 26 tapestry needle
• Beading needle
X

Anchor®

DMC®

321

carmine red

699

emerald, vy. dk.

Backstitch

— 923

Mill Hill Seed Beads

Faithwurks Designs
Nancy Wahler
www.facebook.com/Faithwurks-Designs

Pretty Poinsettias
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 17H x 80W
Design Size: 11/8" x 53/8"

G00557

old gold

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
three strands of floss.
Backstitch over two threads using one
strand of floss.
Attach beads using one strand of white
floss and a 1/2 cross stitch.
Finishing Materials & Instructions
• White pearl cotton #12
• Fiberfill
Use pearl cotton to backstitch vertical
lines at both ends of stitched design.
Leaving a 1/4" seam allowance, cut away
excess stitchband.
One thread away from the scalloped
edge at the top of the stitchband,
carefully cut and remove the next three

horizontal threads, creating a channel for
cording. Repeat at bottom edge.
Fold under stitchband on the
backstitched lines, then use pearl cotton
to whipstitch through the backstitches to
join stitchband ends.
Cut one each 72" length of 47/321 and
923/699 floss. Use cut lengths and refer
to Twisted Cording Instructions to create
twisted cording.
Use 12" length of twisted cording
for the hanger. Knot ends together and
secure inside the ornament. Cut the
remaining twisted cording in half. Tie
knots in each end and weave through the
channels on the stitchband. Stuff with
fiberfill; pull cordings to close and tie
ends into bows. f

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Wendy Peatross
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Joy
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 51H x 33W
Design Size: 33/8" x 21/4"
Materials
• 10" x 9" piece 30-count beige linen
fabric from Weeks Dye Works™
• One skein The Gentle Art Sampler
Threads
• One skein each The Gentle Art Simply
Shaker Sampler Threads
• Size 26 tapestry needle

Joy

The Gentle Art Sampler Threads
DMC® Alternative Listed in Parentheses*

— 0360 (777)

cranberry

The Gentle Art
Simply Shaker Sampler Threads
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*

i 7079 (167)
~ 7028 (988)

heirloom gold
grape leaf

*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.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Trim was made using cream
rickrack. Hanger was made using 3/8"wide sheer cream ribbon. f

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Sullivans®

45136
45263
45294
45409
45491

cranberry, dk.
plum, med.
sea green, med.
blue sea green, lt.
topaz

Backstitches/Straight Stitches

— 45053
— 45282
— 45294

Kathleen Berlew
Kathleen Berlew
www.flossandfleece.blogspot.com

Poinsettia & Pine Peacock
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 47H x 69W
Design Size: 3" x 43/8"
Materials
• 9" x 11" piece 32-count antique white
Jobelan from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each Sullivans® USA
six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 28 tapestry needle

black
aquamarine, med.
sea green, med.

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss.
Backstitch over two threads using two
strands of floss.
Work straight stitch using two
strands of floss.
Finishing Materials & Instructions
• 5" x 7" piece coordinating cotton
backing fabric
• Fabric-marking pencil
• Straight pins
• Matching sewing thread
• Sewing needle
• Polyester fiberfill
• 1/4"-diameter silver jump ring
• 8" length teal jewelry cord
On wrong side of stitched piece,
measure and mark a line approximately
1/2" from stitching around top and
bottom edge to make an arc shape with a
straight bottom edge. Place stitched piece

facedown on backing fabric, right sides
facing, and pin together.
Sew along drawn line, leaving an
opening at bottom for turning. Trim
all layers to 1/4" seam allowance. Trim
corners to 1/8" seam allowance.
Turn ornament right side out. Sew
jump ring to top center of ornament back.
Stuff ornament with polyester fiberfill;
sew opening closed. Tie teal cord to jump
ring for hanger. f
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Lesley Teare
www.lesleyteare.com

Christmas Tree
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 62H x 24W
Design Size: 41/4" x 11/2"
Materials
• 7" length 27-count 3.1" wide Celeste
natural stitch band from Wichelt
Imports Inc.
• One skein each Weeks Dye Works™
Hand Over Dyed floss
• One spool Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4
• One package Mill Hill Seed Beads
• Size 26 tapestry needle
Weeks Dye Works™
Hand Over Dyed Floss
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*

L 1091 (B5200) whitewash
ç 1091 (B5200) whitewash (Algerian

—
—

eye stitch)
1091 (B5200) whitewash (Algerian
eye stitch)
1091 (B5200) whitewash
(modified diamond
eye stitch)
2266a (666) Louisiana hot sauce
Backstitches/Straight Stitches

— 1091 (B5200) whitewash
— 2266a (666) Louisiana hot sauce

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss or braid. Where small
symbols appear, work 1/4 cross stitch using
two strands of floss.
Backstitch over two threads using one
strand of floss.
Work straight stitch using one
strand of floss.
Work diamond Algerian eye over four
threads using two strands of floss or over
eight threads using one strand of braid.
Work modified diamond eye stitch
over four by eight threads using two
strands of floss.
Work Algerian eye over four threads
using two strands of floss.
Attach beads using one strand of floss
and a cross stitch.

Christmas Tree

Finishing Materials & Instructions
• Small length of twine or cording
• Two 2" lengths 1/4" wooden dowel rod
(optional)
• Coordinating sewing thread
Fold over 3/4" of linen at top and bottom
of stitched band. Slip-stitch in place,
leaving the sides open to make channels.
Referring to photo, insert twine from
back to front through top side holes of
band and knot each end of twine on front
to make the hanger. Optional: Insert a 2"
length of dowel rod into top and bottom
channels for added stability.
Stitched by Vilma Spreuer f

Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4

? 002HL
♦

002HL

gold high lustre
gold high lustre
(diamond Algerian
eye stitch)

Mill Hill Seed Beads

G02011

Victorian gold

*DMC® alternatives are not one-to-one equivalents to
the floss suggested by the designer. To achieve results
pictured, use floss listed in the first column.

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Materials
• 9" x 9" piece 28-count Queen Anne’s
lace Jobelan from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each Weeks Dye Works™
Hand Over Dyed Floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle
Weeks Dye Works™ Hand Over Dyed
Floss
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*

1311
1330
2158
3860
3950

(327)
(221)
(520)
(902)
(924)

taffeta
baked apple
juniper
crimson
Chesapeake

*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.

My Big Toe Designs
Deborah Booth
www.mybigtoedesigns.com

Merry Christmas
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 63H x 63W
Design Size: 21/4" x 21/4"

Instructions
Cross stitch over one thread using one
strand of floss.
Finishing Materials & Instructions
• Complementary fabric for backing
• Two 21/2" mat board circles
• Coordinating ribbon

• Decorative pins
• Sewing thread
Trim circle around stitched design,
cutting 2" outside stitching. Center
stitched piece on one circle of mat board.
Sew a gathering stitch around edge of
fabric; pull thread tight to snug stitched
design on mat board; knot thread. Repeat
with second circle of mat board and a
circle of backing fabric.
Lace assembled circles together,
attaching ends of a ribbon hanging loop
between the two pieces. Loop and pin
ribbon to ornament edge as desired. f

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Roz Watnemo
Hardanger Joy
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 24H x 24W
Design Size: 17/8" x 17/8"
Materials
• 8" x 8" piece 24-count white Congress
Cloth from Zweigart®
• One ball each DMC® pearl cotton #8
• Size 24 tapestry needle
DMC® Pearl Cotton #8

321
909

red
emerald green, vy.
dk.

Instructions
Notes: Refer to photo throughout. Fold
the fabric in half both ways to find the center
point of the fabric. Begin the first satin stitch
at blue dot on chart.
Work satin stitch blocks in center star
motif using one strand 321.
Work satin stitch flowers using one
strand 321.
Work satin stitch leaves using one
strand 909.
Work straight stitch using one strand
909 for flower stems.
Work cross stitch over two threads
using one strand of 321.

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Using sharp embroidery scissors, cut
fabric where red lines appear on chart.
Carefully withdraw cut threads.
Work woven bars over remaining fabric
threads using one strand 909.
Work dove’s eye stitch and web stitch
using one strand 909.

Hardanger Joy

Finishing Instructions
Press stitched piece from reverse side,
straightening as much as possible. With
design centered, trim extra fabric from
stitched piece to fit a 21/2" opening in a
premade ornament. f

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DMC® Sullivans®

347
783
895
938
3777
B5200

45072
45201
45248
45280
45390
45002

salmon, vy. dk.
topaz, med.
hunter green, vy. dk.
coffee brown, ul. dk.
terra cotta, vy. dk.
snow white (1
strand)
B5200 45002 snow white
Mill Hill Seed Beads

G00557

old gold

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss unless otherwise
indicated.
Attach beads using one strand of floss
and 1/2 cross stitch.

Punochka
Evdokia Nikolaeva
www.etsy.com/shop/punochka

Poinsettia

Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Hanger was made using
gold cord. f

Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 38H x 37W
Design Size: 23/8" x 23/8"
Materials
• 9" x 9" piece 32-count raw silver Belfast
linen from Zweigart®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• One package Mill Hill Seed Beads
• Size 26 tapestry needle
• Beading needle

Poinsettia

65 ROSES

HARMONY | 6-STRAND SILK FLOSS
Now available in 65 ROSES colorways!*
*10% of sales is donated to help fund research
to cure cystic fibrosis on behalf of Andrea’s angels.

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Arlene Cohen
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Golden Filagree
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 57H x 57W
Design Size: 31/2" x 31/2"
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 32-count ruby wine
Belfast linen from Zweigart®
• Two cards Rainbow Gallery Petite
Treasure Braid
• One package Mill Hill Seed Beads
• Size 26 tapestry needle
Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid

i PB26
ç PB26

Aztec gold
Aztec gold (Smyrna
cross stitch)

Backstitch

— PB26

Aztec gold

Mill Hill Seed Beads

G02011

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Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using one
strand of braid.
Backstitch over two threads using one
strand of braid.
Work Smyrna cross stitch over four
threads using one strand of braid.
Attach beads using one strand of braid
and 1/2 cross stitch.

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Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Pillow
Ornament. Trim and hanger were made
using twisted cording. f

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2020 Ornament Collection

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

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Cherry Parker
www.cherryparker.co.nz

Merry Crossmas
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 39H x 50W
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
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss and completing each
cross stitch as you work.
Finishing Materials & Instructions
• 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

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Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
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.

EJVDesigns
Emily J. Van
www.ejvdesigns.com

Tropical Ginger
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 58H x 43W
Design Size: 4" x 3"
Materials
• 10" x 9" piece 28-count Caribbean blue
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
• Size 24 tapestry needle

Finishing Materials & Instructions
• Mounting board
• Coordinating backing fabric
• Thin quilt batting
• Buttons from Just Another Button
Company: two small sand dollars
#4514.S and one pineapple #2287
• 3/8"-wide rope cording
Referring to photo for placement,
attach sand dollar buttons using one
strand of 044; attach pineapple button
using one strand of 7034.
Model was finished as a
Flat-Ornament.
Trim and hanger were made using
rope cording. f

Tropical Ginger

Classic Colorworks
Hand Dyed Cotton Thread
DMC® Alternative Listed in Parentheses*

n 044

(blanc) toasted
marshmallow

Backstitch

— 044

(blanc) toasted
marshmallow

The Gentle Art
Simply Shaker Sampler Threads
DMC® Alternative Listed in Parentheses*

i 7034 (3826) gingersnap
Silk Road Fibers Straw Silk

0410

& 0440

ante up (turkey
knot)
herb garden (turkey
knot)

*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.

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Patterns
Eileen Gurak
www.handblessings.com

Little Rocking Horse
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 51H x 59W
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
• Size 24 tapestry needle
Pearl Cotton #8
DMC® Sullivans®

Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using one
strand of pearl cotton.
Finishing Materials & Instructions
• 5" square of white felt
• White cotton thread
• Double-sided tape
• Small sharp scissors or craft knife

Top

666 45155 red, bt.
699 45159 green
blanc 45001 white

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
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Christmas Bear

Jennifer J. Redmond
Jennifer J. Redmond
Christmas Bear
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 30H x 26W
Design Size: 21/8" x 17/8"
Materials
• 8" x 8" piece 14-count Artiste white
opal Aida from Zweigart®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• One package Mill Hill Seed Beads
• Size 24 tapestry needle

Finishing Materials &
Instructions
• 3" and 31/2" circle templates
• Mat board
• Coordinating backing fabric
• Lightweight quilt batting
• 24" length 1/2"-wide red rickrack
• 6" length 1/8"-wide red metallic
ribbon
• 24" length 1/8"-wide silver
ribbon
• Hot glue or liquid stitch
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament and was trimmed with
silver ribbon and red rickrack.
Hanger and bow were made from
red and silver ribbons. f

DMC® Sullivans®

349
434
435
437
498
666
721
743
986
988
3371
3713

45073
45095
45096
45098
45108
45155
45168
45184
45307
45309
45351
45363

coral, dk.
brown, lt.
brown, vy. lt.
tan, lt.
red, dk.
red, bt.
orange spice, med.
yellow, med.
forest green, vy. dk.
forest green, med.
black brown
salmon, vy. lt.

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Backstitches/Straight Stitches

— 986 45307 forest green, vy. dk.
— 3371 45351 black brown
Mill Hill Seed Beads

G00165

Christmas red

Spring Tension Hoops
Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using
two strands of floss. Where small
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
and work straight stitch using one
strand of floss.
Attach beads using one strand of floss
and 1/2 cross stitch.

Beech Embroidery Hoops

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Rhona Norrie
Rhona Norrie
www.tangledthreadsstitching.blogspot.com

Gingerbread Boy
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 45H x 46W
Design Size: 31/4" x 31/4"
Materials
• 9" x 9" piece 14-count antique white
Aida from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each Sullivans® USA or
DMC® six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle

Using trimmed design as template, cut
felt to same size.
Cut desired length of ribbon
for hanger.
Apply double-sided tape to back of
stitched design. Remove paper cover from
tape. Center and attach ends of ribbon at
top of stitched design to make hanger and
then adhere felt to back side of stitched
piece, covering ribbon ends.

Using craft knife, cut slits in arms
where indicated by red lines on chart.
Referring to photo, insert candy cane
or nameplate through slits on front side
of ornament.
Stitched by Pamela Kandil f

Sullivans® DMC®
5

45192

o 45095
b 45096
+
X

45073
45098
) 45053
G 45162

761
434
435
349
437
310
702

salmon, lt.
brown, lt.
brown, vy. lt.
coral, dk.
tan, lt.
black
Kelly green

310

black

Gingerbread Boy

Backstitch

— 45053

Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using two
strands of floss. Where small symbols
appear, work 1/4 or 3/4 cross stitch using
two strands of floss, carefully piercing
center thread.
Backstitch over one square using one
strand of floss.
Finishing Materials & Instructions
• Fusible interfacing
• 4" x 4" piece tan felt
• Double-sided tape
• 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.
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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
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XMAS
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 70H x 47W
Design Size: 43/8" x 3"

XMAS

Materials
• 11" x 9" piece 32-count vintage country
mocha Belfast linen from Zweigart®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle
DMC® Sullivans®

898
936
3865
321
3852

45249
45278
45463
45062
45450

coffee brown, vy. dk.
avocado green, vy. dk.
winter white
red
straw, vy. dk.

Backstitches

— 3865 45463 winter white
— 321 45062 red
— 3852 45450 straw, vy. dk.
Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss.
Backstitch over two threads using one
strand of floss.
Finishing Materials & Instructions
• Coordinating backing fabric
• 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

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The Queen Stitch
Sharlotte DeVere
www.queenstitch.com

Chris-lolly
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 50H x 50W
Design Size: 31/8" x 31/8"
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 32-count antique white
Cashel linen from Zweigart®
• One spool Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Petites™
thread or one skein DMC® six-strand
embroidery floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle
Sulky Cotton
Petites™

✿

712-1039

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,
folding it in half. Slide the ornament
between the two layers of tulle and up
to the center of the fold. Draw the tulle
down around the stitched portion of the
ornament, distributing gathers evenly.
Use white thread to tack the tulle in place
around the stick. Trim edges as needed.
Tightly tie a bow of 3/8" ribbon around
the stick, covering the tacking stitches;
trim ribbon tails.
Add hanger of 1/4" ribbon. f
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Chris-lolly

DMC®

817

true red

817

true red

Backstitch

— 712-1039

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.
Finishing Materials & Instructions
• 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 cleardrying 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
6

North Pole

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
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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
using two strands of floss.
Finishing Instructions
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
dry, glue stitched piece and backing
piece together.

Autumn Lane
Stitchery

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Aaron Houston
www.autumnlanestitchery.com

Santa Claus
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 68H x 39W
Design Size: 47/8" x 23/4"

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s
a
m
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Story!

Santa Claus

Materials
• 10" x 8" piece 28-count opal goldenrod
Lugana from Under the Sea Fabrics
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle

DMC® Sullivans®

6
21
310
321
433
841
902
950
3799
blanc
blanc

blanc 45001

45053
45062
45094
45239
45252
45287
45397
45001
45001

driftwood, med. lt.
alizarin, lt.
black
red
brown, med.
beige brown, lt.
garnet, vy. dk.
desert sand, lt.
pewter gray, vy. dk.
white
white (modified star
eyelet stitch)
white (star eyelet
stitch)

Backstitches/Straight Stitches

— 310
— 310
— 433
—
—

45053 black (1 strand)
45053 black (2 strands)
45094 brown, med. (1
strand)
433 45094 brown, med. (2
strands)
blanc 45001 white (2 strands)

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss. Where small
symbols appear work 3/4 cross stitch using
two strands of floss.
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Pistachio
cipe.
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s
ie
k
Coo

Rainbow Gallery Fuzzy Stuff

FZ15

White

Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4

002
005

gold
black

Backstitch/Straight Stitch

— 002

gold

Kreinik Blending Filament

032

Historic Handworkes
Deborah Fasano
www.historichandworkes.com

Santa Claus Is Coming
to Town

pearl

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss, braid or Fuzzy Stuff.
Where small symbols appear next to
cross stitches, work 1/4 or 3/4 cross stitch
using two strands of floss.
Work tent stitch over one thread for
border using one strand of floss or braid.
Where two colors are bracketed
together, use one strand each of floss and
blending filament.

Backstitch over two threads using
two strands of floss or one strand of very
fine braid #4.
Work straight stitch using one strand
of very fine braid #4.
Work French knots using two
strands of floss and wrapping around
needle twice.
Attach charm using one strand
002 and one seed bead to anchor
charm in place.
Finishing Instructions
Model was completed using FlatOrnament Finishing instructions.
Hanger was made using 1/2"-wide
satin ribbon. f

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 59H x 71W
Design Size: 41/4" x 51/8"

Top

Materials
• 11" x 11" piece 28-count lambswool
linen by Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• 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
• Size 26 tapestry needle
• Beading needle
DMC® Sullivans®

347
433

45072 salmon, vy. dk.
45094 brown, med.
(tent stitch)
498 45108 red, dk.
520 45117 fern green, dk.
(tent stitch)
762
45193 pearl gray, vy. lt.
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

762
45193
3865

pearl gray, vy. lt.
winter white
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Ziti With
recipe.

Materials
• 9" x 9" piece 28-count white linen from
Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• One skein each DMC® Mouliné Étoile
six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle
DMC® Sullivans®

349
754

45073 coral, dk.
45189 peach, lt.

816
948

45218 garnet
45286 peach, vy. lt.

Backstitches

Keslyn’s
Lynda Keske
www.keslyns.com

Dinky

Top

Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 87H x 72W
Design Size: 31/8" x 25/8"

— 816
— 310

45218 garnet
45053 black

DMC® Mouliné Etoilé

C318 steel gray, lt.
Backstitch/Straight Stitch

— blanc white
French Knot

blanc white

Dinky

Instructions
Cross stitch
over one thread
using one
strand of floss.
Backstitch over
one thread using one
strand of floss.
Work straight stitch using one
strand of floss.
Work French knots using one strand of
floss and wrapping around needle twice.
Optional stitching: For hair, work long
satin stitch using one strand C318 and
blanc Mouliné Étoile in place of cross
stitch. Work horizontal straight stitches
for hair ties.
For hat pompom, work turkey knot
using two strands blanc; trim ends to
desired length and fluff.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Trim and hanger were made
with red satin cording. f

Materials
• 11" x 11" piece 30-count platinum linen
from Weeks Dye Works™
• One skein each DMC® or Anchor®
six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle
DMC® Anchor®

838
B5200
i 498
9 721
T 839
X 319

1088
001
1005
324
1086
218

> 353

006
1006
1003
9046
340

MTVDesigns
Maria Teresa Vitali
www.mtvdesigns.com

North Pole
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 66H x 69W
Design Size: 41/2" x 45/8"

Q
–
7
+

304
3853
321
919

beige brown, vy. dk.
snow white
red, dk.
orange spice, med.
beige brown, dk.
pistachio green, vy.
dk.
peach
red, med.
autumn gold, dk.
red
red copper

Backstitches

— 838
— 321

1088
9046

beige brown, vy. dk.
red

French Knot

321

9049

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss.
Backstitch over two threads using two
strands of floss.
Work French knot using one strand of
floss and wrapping needle twice.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Pillow
Ornament. Silver jingle bells and
twisted cording
were used to
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Barolo
Al
Brasato
recipe.

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Needle Bling Designs
Theresa Curry & Brian
Stugelmayer
Jolly Old Soul
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 68H x 60W
Design Size: 33/4" x 33/8"

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
• One skein Classic Colorworks Hand
Dyed Cotton Floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle
Romy’s Creations
Hand Overdyed Floss
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*

♦
5

2
X

>
)

red passion
snowflake
mommy’s mustard
green apples
pink grapefruit
charcoal

(304)
(blanc)
(783)
(564)
(605)
(310)

Classic Colorworks
Hand Dyed Cotton Floss
DMC® Alternative Listed in Parentheses*

b 143

(819)

dulce de leche

*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 one
strand of floss.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Pillow
Ornament. Trim was made with green
pompom trim. f

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Floss

Praiseworthy Stitches
Pam Lewis & Susan Rohm
www.praiseworthystitches.com

DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*

1127
4125
4125

(3770) skinny dip
(B5200) snowflake
(B5200) snowflake (Smyrna
cross stitch)

Ho, Ho, Ho, Away We Go!

The Gentle Art Sampler Threads

Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 43H x 75W
Design Size: 23/4" x 43/4"

0120 (501)
0420 (832)
0510 (434)

DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*

pine
gold leaf
cinnamon

Backstitch

Materials
• 9" x 11" piece 32-count vintage winter
sky linen from Lakeside Linens
• One skein each Weeks Dye Works™
Hand Over Dyed Floss
• One skein each The Gentle Art Sampler
Threads
• One skein each The Gentle Art Simply
Shaker Sampler Threads
• Size 26 tapestry needle

— 0420 (832)

gold leaf

The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Sampler
Threads
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*

7052 (815)
7063 (310)
7096 (612)

schoolhouse red
onyx
burlap

Backstitches/Straight Stitches

— 7052 (815)
— 7063 (310)

schoolhouse red
onyx

French Knot

7044 (931)

dungarees

*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.
Backstitch over two threads using one
strand of floss.
Work straight stitch using one
strand of floss.
Work Smyrna cross stitch over four
threads using two strands of floss.
Work French knot using one strand
of floss and wrapping floss around
needle twice.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Flat Ornament
and was trimmed with metallic fringe. f

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blanc
310
321
321
350
414
415

Ursula Michael
Designs

45001
45053
45062
45062

white
black
red
red (Algerian eye
diamond stitch)
45074 coral, med.
45090 steel gray, dk.
45091 pearl gray

Backstitches

— 310
— 321

Ursula Michael

45053 black (1 strand)
45062 red (2 strands)

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Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 46H x 39W
Design Size: 31/4" x 23/4"
Materials
• 10" x 9" piece 14-count pale pink Aida
from DMC®/Charles Craft®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle

Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using two
strands of floss.
Backstitch over one square using one
or two strands of floss as indicated in the
color key.
Work Algerian eye diamond stitch over
four squares using two strands of floss.
Finishing Materials & Instructions
• Steam-A-Seam double-sided fusible
interfacing
• Black felt
• Red-and-gold braided trim
• Fabric glue (optional)

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My Friendly Gnome

Tempting Tangles
Designs

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Adhere double-sided
fusible interfacing to
back of the stitched
piece, following
manufacturer’s
instructions.
Trim Aida to 1/2"
from stitched design all
around. Place stitched
piece faceup on the felt;
adhere to double-sided
fusible interfacing.
Trim felt 1/4" from
edge of Aida.
Stitch or glue
braided trim along
the edges of the Aida,
forming a loop at the
top for hanging. f

Evergreen Santa
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 68H x 68H
Design Size: 41/4" x 41/4"
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 32-count ivory Jobelan
from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each Presencia® or DMC®
six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 28 tapestry needle
Presencia® DMC®
฀

0007

฀
฀ 7392

4323

฀
฀ 4323
4350

฀
฀ 4379
1166

฀
฀ 7624
2323
1040
13822
฀
฀ 1000

310
420

black
hazelnut brown,
med.
561
seafoam, vy. dk.
561
seafoam, vy. dk.
(Algerian eye
diamond)
562
emerald green
563
Nile green, lt.
666
red, bt.
945
tawny
3806 cyclamen pink
3820 straw, dk.
3844 electric blue, dk.
blanc soft white

Backstitches/Straight Stitches

—
—
—
—
—
—

0007
4350
4323
1166
1040
1000

310
562
561
666
3820
blanc

black
emerald green
seafoam, vy. dk.
red, bt.
straw, dk.
soft white

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Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss.
Work backstitch over two threads
using two strands of floss.
Work straight stitch using two
strands of floss.
Work Algerian eye diamond stitch over
four threads using two strands of floss.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament and was trimmed with gold
pompom trim. Hanger was made from
3/8"-wide silk ribbon.
Stitched by Sharon Thompson f

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Dad’s Sc
sserole
a
C
Oyster
recipe.

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Let It
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
6

Juggling Snowballs

5. Knotted Tree NeedleArt
A Snowy Little Gift

6. Krafty Kat Designs
Snowflakes

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7. The Frosted Pumpkin
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Boulder Valley
Stitching
Nikki Ewing
www.bouldervalleystitching.com

A Few of My Favorite Things
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 56H x 55W
Design Size: 4" x 4"

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss or one strand very
fine braid #4.
Work backstitch and straight
stitch using one strand of floss or very
fine braid #4.
Work Smyrna cross stitch over
four threads using one strand of very
fine braid #4.
Attach beads for tree ornaments
using one strand 3865/45463 and 1/2
cross stitch.

Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 28-count red Jobelan
from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• One spool each Kreinik Very Fine
Braid #4
• One package each Mill Hill Petite Seed
Beads
• Size 28 tapestry needle
• Beading needle

Attach beads for snowman’s face and
buttons using one strand 310/45053 and
1/2 cross stitch.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Twisted cording was added
for trim and hanger, and a grosgrain
ribbon bow was added to top center of
stitched piece. f

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DMC® Sullivans®

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8
3

o
+
2

310
3865
699
801
890
157

45053
45463
45159
45211
45243

black
winter white
green
coffee brown, dk.
pistachio green, ul.
dk.
45472 cornflower blue, vy. lt.

Backstitches/Straight Stitches

—
—
—
—

310
3865
699
970

45053
45463
45159
45300

black
winter white
green
pumpkin, lt.

Kreinik Metallics Very Fine Braid #4

001

silver
gold (Smyrna cross
stitch)

— 002
Straight Stitch

— 001

Í
Í
62

silver

Mill Hill Petite Seed Beads

G42014
K42019
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crystal honey
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Designs
Carolyn Manning
www.carolynmanningdesigns.com

Caroling Friends
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 55H x 46W
Design Size: 31/2" x 27/8"
Materials
• 10" x 9" piece 16-count Loch Aida from
Hanging Thread
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle

Caroling Friends

DMC® Sullivans®

563
761
762
792
898

45129
45192
45193
45203
45249

jade, lt.
salmon, lt.
pearl gray, vy. lt.
cornflower blue, dk.
coffee brown, vy.
dk.
3371 45351 black brown
3776 45389 mahogany, lt.
3809 45406 turquoise, vy, dk.
B5200 45002 snow white
Backstitch/Straight Stitch

— 3371 45351 black brown
Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using two
strands of floss.
Backstitch over one square using one
strand of floss.
Work straight stitch using one
strand of floss.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Pillow
Ornament. Six strands of B5200 floss
were used to create the hanger, which
was adorned with a snowflake sequin and
blue bead. f
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Danielle Van Noy
www.crossstitchsanctuary.com

Love On Ice
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 32H x 37W
Design Size: 21/4" x 25/8"
Materials
• 9" x 9" piece 14-count white Aida from
DMC®/Charles Craft®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle
DMC® Sullivans®

210

45042
45051
45053
321
45062
741
45182
794 45205
797 45207
905 45254
blanc 45001

i 307
) 310
X

o
ç
L
a
b

lavender, med.
lemon
black
red
tangerine, med.
cornflower blue, lt.
royal blue
parrot green, dk.
white

Finishing Materials & Instructions
• Cotton fabric for backing
• Extra-firm interfacing
• Fiberfill
• One package white seed beads from
JoAnn/hildie & jo
• One package silver glass bugle beads
from JoAnn/hildie & jo
• Lion Brand cotton yarn: red, white
• Beading needle and thread

Model was finished as a
Pillow Ornament.
Attach desired beaded trim around
ornament edges and corners.
Twist together red and white yarns;
attach across top of ornament and knot
ends for hanger as shown. f

Love On Ice

Backstitches

— 310
— 321

45053 black (1 strand)
45062 red (2 stands)

French Knot

blanc 45001 white

Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using two
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.

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Frony Ritter Designs
Frony Ritter
www.fronyritterdesigns.com

Juggling Snowballs
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 25H x 29W
Design Size: 13/8" x 15/8"
Materials
• 8" x 8" piece 18-count galaxy opal Aida
from Mystic Fabrics
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 28 tapestry needle
DMC® Sullivans®

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5

♦
X

823
blanc
211
210
600
3340

45224
45001
45043
45042
45135
45340

navy blue, dk.
white
lavender, lt.
lavender, med.
cranberry, vy. dk.
apricot, med.

Finishing Materials & Instructions
• Approximately 21/4" H x 21/2"-diameter
galvanized bucket
• White pompom edging from Lady Dot
Creates
• Polyester fiberfill
• White tinsel 3/4" pompoms
• Ribbon: white satin, white organza
• Acid-free tacky glue
Refer to photo throughout. Adhere all
pieces with acid-free tacky glue.
With stitched design centered, trim
fabric to fit height of bucket and trim
fabric the same distance from stitched
design on each side (resulting rectangle
would measure approximately 13/4" H x
21/2" W if using same bucket as model).
Center and adhere stitched piece to
bucket as shown.

Cut two pieces of pompom edging the
same height as trimmed piece. Adhere
pompom edging to left and right edges of
fabric so that pompoms line fabric.
Use tacky glue to adhere pompom
edging around top and bottom of
bucket as shown.
Fill bucket half-full with fiberfill.
Heap loose tinsel pompoms on top of
batting to fill bucket.
Tie ribbons to handle in a bow. f

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Backstitch/Straight Stitch

— 823

45224 navy blue, dk.

Juggling Snowballs

Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using two
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.
Backstitch over one square using one
strand of floss.
Work straight stitch using one
strand of floss.

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Knotted Tree
NeedleArt
Jamie Kile
A Snowy Little Gift

Finishing Instructions
Model was finished using PillowOrnament Finishing Instructions. Trim
and hanger were made from twisted
cording. f

Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 31H x 43W
Design Size: 2" x 23/4"
Materials
• 8" x 9" piece 32-count star sapphire
linen from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each Classic Colorworks
Hand Dyed Cotton Floss
• Size 28 tapestry needle

A Snowy Little Gift

Classic Colorworks Hand Dyed Cotton
Floss
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*

159
164
165
170
172
186
197
222

(320)
(310)
(500)
(301)
(3781)
(blanc)
(816)
(3822)

jolly holly
blackbird
Erin go emerald
Colonial copper
cocoa bean
snowball
ribbon red
honeycomb

Backstitch/Straight Stitch

— 172

(3781)

cocoa bean

*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 stands of floss.
Backstitch over two threads using two
strands of floss
Work straight stitch using two
strands of floss.

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DMC® Color Variations

J 4020 n/a

tropical waters

Mill Hill Seed Beads

G02010

ice

Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using two
strands of floss.
Work long stitch using one strand of
metallic thread.
Attach beads using one strand of floss
and 1/2 cross stitch.

Krafty Kat Designs
Janet Bryant-Groves
www.etsy.com/shop/kraftykatdesignbyjan

Snowflakes
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 22H x 67W
Design Size: 11/4" x 33/4"
Materials
• 8" x 111/2" piece 18-count Confederate
grey Aida from Zweigart®
• One skein DMC® or Sullivans® USA
six-strand embroidery floss
• One skein DMC® Diamant Metallic
Thread
• One skein DMC® Color Variations
multicolored embroidery floss
• One package Mill Hill Glass Seed Beads
• Size 24 tapestry needle
• Beading needle
DMC® Sullivans®

–

518

45115

Wedgwood, lt.

DMC® Diamant Metallic
Long Stitch

— D168 44091 silver, lt.

Finishing Materials & Instructions
• Two 51/2" x 5" pieces white chenille
fabric
• One 11/4" carrot nose button
• Two 1cm black round beads or buttons
• Fiberfill
• Hand-sewing needle
• Sewing thread: gray, white, orange
• Cord or string for hanger
• Powdered cosmetic blush
Referring to photo, round off the
two top corners of chenille fabric pieces
for snowman head. Note: Model is
approximately 5½" tall.
Trim stitched piece to make a band
2" H x 5" W, centering the stitched
area. Fold under top and bottom edges
approximately 1/4" from stitching.
Referring to photo, position the
stitched band on front of one chenille
body piece; sew in place along top edge of
band using gray thread.
With right sides facing and using white
thread, sew chenille body pieces together
leaving opening at the bottom; turn right
side out. Stuff with fiberfill; whipstitch
bottom closed.
Using white thread, sew eyes 1" down
from top seam and 1/4" apart, sewing
through to the back and pulling them
in a little.
Sew nose to snowman. Attach cording
or string for hanger; apply blush to
snowman’s cheeks. f

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The Frosted Pumpkin
Stitchery
Amanda Jennings & Ashleigh
Anderson
www.thefrostedpumpkinstitchery.com

Sealed With a Snowflake
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 51H x 51W
Design Size: 35/8" x 35/8"
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 28-count Hermosa
Lugana from Hanging Thread
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle

Sealed With a Snowflake

DMC® Sullivans®

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310
blanc
826
775
▲
3609
? 318

45053
45001
45227
45195
45354
45059

black
white
blue, med.
baby blue, vy. lt.
plum, ul. lt.
steel gray, lt.

Backstitch

— 310

45053 black

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss.
Backstitch over two threads using two
strands of floss for eyes and mouth, and
one strand of floss for whiskers.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished using FlatOrnament Finishing instructions.
Trim and hanger were made with
twisted cording.
Stitched by Ashleigh Anderson
Finished by Amanda Jennings f

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Finishing Instructions
Flat-Ornament Finishing
Instructions

Pillow-Ornament Finishing
Instructions

Materials
• Padded mat board
• Thin quilt batting (optional)
• Coordinating fabric for backing
• Double-sided tape (optional)
• Hot-glue gun or craft glue (optional)

Materials
• Coordinating backing fabric
• Polyester fiberfill
• Fabric-marking pencil
• Straight pins
• Sewing machine (optional)

1. Cut two pieces of mat board to
desired ornament size (1/8”–1” larger than
stitched design). If desired, cut quilt
batting to same size as mat board; adhere
batting to board using double-sided tape.
2. Press stitched piece from reverse
side, straightening as much as possible.
3. Center stitched piece faceup on
batting side of mat board and trim
around stitched piece so fabric is at
least 1/2” wider than edge of mat board.
Keeping fabric taut, carefully fold excess
fabric to the back and glue to mat board.
Repeat with second piece of mat board
and backing fabric.
4. With wrong sides together, blindstitch or glue backing piece to ornament.
5. Attach desired trim and hanger.

1. Press stitched piece from reverse
side, straightening as much as possible.
2. Measure desired distance (1/8”–1”)
from stitched design on all sides and draw
a line this distance from edge of design
all around, staying on fabric grain line if
possible. Do not cut fabric. Place stitched
piece on backing fabric with right sides
together and pin layers together along
edge of stitched design. Note: If desired,
trim can be sandwiched between layers, with
decorative edge to the inside.
3. Sew around ornament along drawn
line, leaving bottom of ornament open.
Trim excess fabric to 1/4” seam allowance.
Trim corners to 1/8” seam allowance. Turn
ornament to right side. Press.
4. Stuff ornament as desired with
fiberfill. Turn bottom fabric edges inside
and sew the opening closed.
5. Attach desired trim and hanger.

Hoop Finishing Instructions
Materials
• Embroidery hoop
• Felt for backing, cut to size of hoop
• Thread and hand-sewing needle
(optional)
• White craft glue
1. Press stitched piece from reverse
side, straightening as much as possible.
2. Place stitched piece in hoop,
centering design and positioning hoop
screw at center top. Trim excess fabric to
leave 1” border around edge.
3. Carefully fold excess fabric to
back of hoop; if needed, excess fabric
can be laced together with thread to
hold in place. Glue felt to back of hoop,
trimming as needed; allow to dry
overnight.

Twisted-Cording Instructions
Materials
• Embroidery floss, pearl cotton or other
fiber to complement stitching Note: To
determine amount needed, see step
1. Refer to ornament color code for
specific colors and fibers used.
• Mini cording drill or hand mixer with
one beater
• Large carabiner
1. To determine the length of floss
needed, multiply the desired finished
length of cording by three, making sure
to include any length needed for the
hanger when finishing an ornament.

2. Place all lengths of floss together
and tie a knot in each end.
3. If using a cording drill, slip one
knotted end of floss onto hook. Make
a loop at the opposite end and slip onto
the carabiner; attach the carabiner to
a standing object such as a drawer pull
or doorknob. Pull so that floss is taut.
Operate drill in a forward direction floss
will begin to twist. Continue twisting
until floss is very tightly twisted and is
about to twist upon itself.
4. Carefully remove knotted end from
drill hook, being extremely careful not
to let go of end and keeping twisted
floss taut.
5. Tie end that was removed from
drill to carabiner, still keeping floss taut.
Place hook of drill in center of length of
twisted floss. Operate drill in a reverse
direction until desired twist for cording
is achieved. Remove drill. Remove
ends from carabiner and secure with
another knot.
6. If using hand mixer, follow steps 3
and 4, attaching one knotted end of floss
to beater and using slow speed. Remove
loop from carabiner and fold length
in half, making sure to keep twisted
floss taut.
7. Twist both ends of folded length
until desired look is achieved. Tie ends
opposite from folded end together to
hold twist.
Note: Cording can be made by one person;
however, the procedure can be awkward at
times, especially when dealing with long
lengths of floss—an extra set of hands is
always helpful! f

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2020 Ornament Collection

O Christmas
Tree
1. Anna Pavlyuk
Snow Globe

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
Frosty Christmas Tree

7. Pickle Barrel Designs
Ho Ho Home

8. Rosewood Manor
Dancing Trees

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Instructions
Cross stitch over one square
using two strands of floss.
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 adhesivebacked felt.

Anna Pavlyuk
Anna Pavlyuk
www.etsy.com/shop/SweetAnnet

Snow Globe

Trim design to one square
from stitching all around,
being careful not to cut into
stitched squares.
Apply adhesive-backed felt
to back of stitched piece; trim
edges even.
Hanger was made with
coordinating floss. f

Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 65H x 60W
Design Size: 45/8" x 41/4"

Snow Globe

Materials
• 8" x 8" piece 14-count white
plastic canvas
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle
DMC® Sullivans®

321

red
baby blue, med.
jade green
666
red, bt.
700
green, bt.
703
chartreuse
742
tangerine, lt.
744
yellow, pl.
775
baby blue, vy. lt.
777
raspberry, vy.
dk.
3325 45337 baby blue, lt.
3857 45455 rosewood, dk.
B5200 45002 snow white
3325 45337 baby blue, lt.
(star stitch over
4 squares)

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45062
45067
45490
45155
45160
45163
45183
45185
45195
45492

Backstitches/Straight Stitches

— 742
— 777
—
—

45183 tangerine, lt.
45492 raspberry, vy.
dk.
3325 45337 baby blue, lt.
3799 45397 pewter gray, vy.
dk. (1 strand)

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Silent Night
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 68H x 67W
Design Size: 41/4" x 41/4"
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
• Size 26 tapestry needle
The Gentle Art Sampler Threads
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*

Dames of the Needle

0420 (832)

gold leaf

Weeks Dye Works™
Hand Over Dyed Floss

Elizabeth Talledo
www.damesoftheneedle.com

DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*

2103

Silent Night

(310)

pea coat

*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 stands of floss.
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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Kim Beamish
http://craftycreations-beamish.blogspot.ca/

Christmas Cabin
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 61H x 66W
Design Size: 43/8" x 43/4"
Materials
• 11" x 11" piece 28-count cream/raw
Newport Linen from Zweigart®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
six-strand embroidery floss
• One spool DMC® pearl cotton #8
• Size 24 tapestry needle

Straight Stitches

986

DMC® Pearl Cotton #8
Backstitch

blanc

DMC® Sullivans®

P 986
i 987

45307
45308
J 989
45310
X 3325 45337
5
blanc 45001
815
45217
ç blanc 45001
« 437
45098
M 434 45095
? 898 45249
X 415 45091
# 414
45090

forest green, vy. dk.
forest green, dk.
forest green
baby blue, lt.
white
garnet, med.
white
tan, lt.
brown, lt.
coffee brown, vy. dk.
pearl gray
steel gray, dk.

Backstitches

— blanc 45001 white (2 strands)
— 414 45090 steel gray, dk. (1

strand)
beige gray, lt. (1
strand)
898 45249 coffee brown, vy. dk.
(1 strand)
815
45217 garnet, med. (1
strand)
blanc 45001 white (wrapped
backstitch)
815
45217 garnet, med.
(wrapped
backstitch)

— 822
—
—
—

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— blanc 45001 white
— blanc 45001 white (1 strand)

white

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss. Where two colors are
bracketed together, use one strand of each.
Work backstitch using one or two
strands as indicated.
Work straight stitch using one or two
strands of floss as indicated in color key.
For wrapped backstitch, backstitch
over four threads using two strands
blanc/45001; wrap the backstitch using
two strands 815/45217 to create candy
cane look.
For outermost border, work backstitch
over four threads using one strand pearl
cotton #8. (You will have to compensate
with one stitch over two threads for side
borders.) You will repeat this border on
the backing piece.

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Finishing Materials & Instructions
• 9" x 9" piece 28-count cream/raw
Newport linen from Zweigart®
• One spool DMC® blanc pearl cotton #8
• One skein DMC® blanc or Sullivans®
45001 embroidery floss
• Heat n Bond Lite fusible interfacing
• Mill Hill #G00161 crystal Glass Seed
Beads
• Beading needle
Referring to graph, backstitch
outermost border only on 9" x 9" fabric
using pearl cotton #8.
Make 10" length of twisted cording
from embroidery floss. Set aside.
Carefully trim excess fabric from both
stitched pieces, leaving approximately
1/2" border for seam allowance. Iron
interfacing to wrong side of both panels.
Press seam allowance to the inside on
each piece.
Using two strands of embroidery floss,
whipstitch the stitched pieces together
along the backstitched border, attaching a
seed bead with each completed whipstitch.
Attach ends of twisted cording at top for
hanger as you stitch. f

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Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using two
strands of floss.
Work Smyrna cross stitch over four
squares using two strands of floss.
Work tied double cross stitch over four
squares using two strands of floss.
Work Scotch stitch and reverse
Scotch stitch over four squares using two
strands of floss.
Work Algerian eye stitch over four
squares using two strands of floss.
Work Rhodes stitch over four squares
using two strands of floss.
Work diamond eyelet stitch over 10
squares using two strands of floss.
Attach beads using one strand of
matching floss and 1/2 cross stitch.

Lisa LeAnn Designs

Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Hanger was made using 16"
lengths of green and gold ribbon and
secured at the top of the ornament, about
1" from each side. f

Lisa Harris
www.lisaleanndesigns.com

’O Christmas Tree
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 66H x 60W
Design Size: 35/8" x 33/8"

’O Christmas Tree

Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 18-count white Gold
Standard Aida from DMC®/Charles
Craft®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• One skein DMC® Light Effects
six-strand embroidery floss
• One package Mill Hill Glass Seed
Beads
• Size 26 tapestry needle
• 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

Í
76

gold, dk.
(diamond eyelet
stitch)

Mill Hill Glass Seed Beads

G00557

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Stitch Designs
Lucie Heaton
www.lucieheaton.com

Winter Village
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 33H x 34W
Design Size: 21/8" x 21/8"
Materials
• 9" x 9" piece 32-count raw/white petit
point Belfast linen from Zweigart®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• One skein each DMC® Mouliné Étoile
embroidery floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss.
Backstitch over two threads using one
strand of floss.

Model was finished using Embroidery
Hoop Finishing Instructions.
Attach ribbon bow and
hanging loop. f

Finishing Materials & Instructions
• 3" wood embroidery hoop
• 1/8"-wide white satin ribbon

Winter Village

DMC® Mouliné Étoile
5

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o

C310
C318
C3799
C415
blanc 45001

black
steel gray, lt.
pewter gray, vy. dk.
pearl gray
white

DMC® Sullivans®
Backstitches

— 310 45053 black
— blanc 45001 white

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m
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Pepp
cipe.
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Cand

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two stands of floss.
Finishing Materials & 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
• Aleene’s Craft Glue

Luhu Stitches
Cynthia Young

Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament and was trimmed
with rickrack. Hanger was made
from ribbon. f

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Frosty Christmas Tree
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 48H x 38W
Design Size: 31/2" x 23/4"
Materials
• 10" x 9" piece 28-count raw Cashel
linen from Zweigart®
• One skein each Classic Colorworks
Hand Dyed Cotton Floss
• One skein The Gentle Art Sampler
Threads
• One skein each Weeks Dye Works™
Hand Over Dyed Floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle

Frosty Christmas Tree

Classic Colorworks
Hand Dyed Cotton Floss
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*

i 012
m 121
▲

029

(498)
(818)
(520)

cupid
little pink peony
spinach

The Gentle Art Sampler Threads
DMC® Alternative Listed in Parentheses*

0150

(368)

evergreen

Weeks Dye Works™
Hand Over Dyed Floss
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*

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

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Pickle Barrel Designs
Nancy Greenberg
www.picklebarreldesigns.com

Ho Ho Home
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 44H x 69W
Design Size: 31/8" x 5"
Materials
• 9" x 11" piece 28-count lambswool
Jobelan from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• One skein each Classic Colorworks
Hand Dyed Cotton Floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle

DMC® Sullivans®

310
422
902
907
972
B5200

45053
45093
45252
45256
45302
45002

black
hazelnut brown, lt.
garnet, vy. dk.
parrot green, lt.
canary, dp.
snow white

Backstitch

— 310

45053 black

Classic Colorworks Hand Dyed Cotton
Floss
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*

153
181
197
200

(898)
n/a
n/a
n/a

Whatley woodlands
steamed broccoli
ribbon red
sunflower

*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. Where small
symbols appear, work 3/4 cross stitch using
two strands of floss.
Backstitch over two threads using two
strands of floss.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a FlatOrnament. Trim and hanger where made
with white pompom trim. f

Backstitch

— 197

n/a

ribbon red

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*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 braid.
Backstitch over two threads using one
strand of floss or braid.
Work straight stitch using one
strand of floss.
Work Algerian eye diamond stitch over
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.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Trim and hanger were made
using twisted cording.

Rosewood Manor
Karen Kluba
www.rosewoodxstitch.com

Finished by Marilyn Clanin f

Dancing Trees

Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 67H x 36W
Design Size: 41/4" x 21/4"
Materials
• 11" x 9" piece 32-count antique white
Jobelan from Zweigart®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• One card Rainbow Gallery Treasure
Braid Petite
• One package Mill Hill Seed Beads
• Three Mill Hill Glass Treasures
5-Pointed Star crystals
107 for
• Size 24 tapestry needle
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nish Bisc
• Beading needle
Apple Da
e.
p
Cups reci

DMC® Sullivans®

501
502
503
924
926
927
3768

45110
45111
45112
45269
45270
45271
45384

blue green, dk.
blue green
blue green, med.
gray green, vy. dk.
gray green, med.
gray green, lt.
gray green, dk.

Backstitches/Straight Stitches

— 501 45110 blue green, dk.
— 3768 45384 gray green, dk.
Rainbow Gallery Treasure Braid Petite

PB58

ç PB58

antique silver
antique silver
(Algerian eye
diamond)

Backstitch/Straight Stitch

— PB58

antique silver

Mill Hill Seed Beads

G02010

ice

Mill Hill Small 5-Pointed Star

12061
80

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The Stitcherhood
Maria Warmke
www.thestitcherhood.com

Merry & Bright
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 70H x 49W
Design Size: 5" x 31/2"

Merry & Bright

Materials
• 11" x 10" piece 14-count beige Aida
from DMC®/Charles Craft®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle
DMC® Sullivans®

310
666
728
904
blanc

45053
45155
45491
45253
45001

black
red, bt.
topaz
parrot green, vy. dk.
white

Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using two
stands of floss.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Hanger was made from thick
twisted cording. f

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2020 Ornament Collection

Oh Holy
Night

1. KST Designs
Christmas Alphabet A

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

6. StitchyFish Designs
Beneath His Wings

7. The Little Stitcher
St. Lucy’s Light

8. Tiny Modernist Inc.
Vintage Angel

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Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 22-count white
hardanger fabric from Artiste®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle
DMC® Sullivans®

KST Designs
Kimberly Tyree
www.kstdesigns.net

Christmas Alphabet A
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 69H x 69W
Design Size: 31/8" x 31/8"

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300
307
437
552
553
554
699
701
777
813
827
972
3801

45048
45051
45098
45124
45125
45126
45159
45161
45492
45215
45228
45302
45398

mahogany, vy. dk.
lemon
tan, lt.
violet, med.
violet
violet, lt.
green
green, lt.
raspberry, vy. dk.
blue, lt.
blue, vy. lt.
canary, dp.
melon, vy. dk.

Backstitches/Straight Stitches

— 553
— 777

45125 violet
45492 raspberry, vy. dk.

French Knot

553

45125

violet

Instructions
Cross stitch over one thread using two
stands of floss.
Backstitch over one thread using one
strand of floss.
Work straight stitch using one
strand of floss.
Work French knot using one strand
of floss and wrapping floss around
needle twice.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Hanger was made using red
1/4" satin ribbon. f

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Backstitch/Straight Stitch

— 310

45053 black

Caron Collection Rachelette™

— A78

24 carat gold

Kreinik Metallics Very Fine Braid #4

202HL

Aztec gold high
lustre

Straight Stitch

— 018

MarNic Designs
Maria E. Gollek
www.marnicdesigns.com

Unto Us a Child Is Born
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 54H x 44W
Design Size: 37/8" x 31/4"
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 28-count antique white
Jobelan from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• One spool each Kreinik Very Fine
Braid #4
• One skein Caron Collection
Rachelette™ fiber
• Size 26 tapestry needle

navy

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
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
colors are bracketed together, use one
strand of each.
Work backstitch over two threads
using one strand of floss.
Work straight stitch using one strand
of floss or very fine braid #4.
Place generous length of Rachelette
fiber along top edge of manger
where indicated. Using one strand of
3822/45419 and couching stitches,
attach Rachelette in place, creating ruffle
as desired.

Finishing Instructions
Model was completed using PillowOrnament Finishing instructions. f

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DMC® Sullivans®

blanc
310
543
746
746
3822
813
818
827
838
3371
840
838
840
841
950
3032
842
3756
3790
3822
3852
3822

45001
45053
45122
45187
45187
45419
45215
45220
45228
45236
45351
45238
45236
45238
45239
45287
45324
45240
45379
45396
45419
45450
45419

white
black
beige, ul. vy. lt.
off white
off white
straw, lt.
blue, lt.
baby pink
blue, vy. lt.
beige brown, vy. dk.
black brown
beige brown, med.
beige brown, vy. dk.
beige brown, med.
beige brown, lt.
desert sand, lt.
mocha brown, med.
beige brown, vy. lt.
baby blue, ul. vy. lt.
beige gray, ul. dk.
straw, lt.
straw, vy. dk.
straw, lt. (couching
stitch)

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d
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C
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p
reci e.

Medina Originals
Linda Medina
www.facebook.com/linda.medina.9862

Joy Angel
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 34H x 40W
Design Size: 21/2" x 27/8"
Materials
• 9" x 9" piece 28-count ice blue linen
fabric from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• One spool Kreinik Blending Filament
• Size 24 tapestry needle
♠

DMC® Sullivans®

n
$

B5200
3855
HL002
3854
3770
3326
498
469
471

720

÷
g
▲

ç
=

o 918

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss. Where small
symbols appear, work 1/4 or 3/4 cross stitch.
For stars, cross stitch over two threads
using two strands of floss and one
strand of braid.
Backstitch over two threads using two
strands of floss.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Trim was made using mini
pompom trim. Hanger was made using
narrow gold cording. f

45002 snow white
45453 autumn gold, lt.
gold high lustre
45452 autumn gold, med.
45385 tawny, vy. lt.
45338 rose, lt.
45108 red, dk.
45104 avocado green
45106 avocado green, vy.
lt.
45167 orange spice, dk.
45264 red copper, dk.

Joy Angel

Backstitches

— 498
— 469

45108
45104

red, dk.
avocado green

French Knot

3854 45452 autumn gold, med.
Kreinik Blending Filament
Backstitch

— HL002

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Nikyscreations
Nicoletta Farrauto
www.nikyscreations.com

Angel Tree

Angel Tree
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 73H x 43W
Design Size: 45/8" x 23/4"
Materials
• 11" x 9" piece 32-count Old England
linen by Nikyscreations
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle
DMC® Sullivans®

3371

45351

black brown

b 3051 45331 green gray, dk.
♣

830

45231
45083
951
45288
775 45195
3857 45455

? 370
5

P
o

golden olive, dk.
mustard, med.
tawny, lt.
baby blue, vy. lt.
rosewood, dk.

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished using FlatOrnament Finishing instructions.
Embellish with desired trim, bows
and hanger. f

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Shoofly NeedleArt
Designs
Maureen Reid
Shepherd Boy: Front

www.etsy.com/shop/ShooflyNeedleArt

Shepherd Boy & Little Lamb
Skill Level: Intermediate
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®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle

Shepherd Boy
DMC® Sullivans®
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i
f
♠
=
5

♦

‡
@
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433
434
435
3779
3816
3817
3866

45094
45095
45096
45392
45413
45414
45464

3865
777
3831
3822
3821
420
3828
422

45463
45492
45429
45419
45418
45092
45425
45093

brown, med.
brown, lt.
brown, vy. lt.
rosewood, vy. lt.
celadon green
celadon green, lt.
mocha brown, ul.
vy. lt.
winter white
raspberry, vy. dk.
raspberry, dk.
straw, lt.
straw
hazelnut brown, dk.
hazelnut brown
hazelnut brown, lt.

Backstitches

— 3371 45351 black brown
— 3706 45360 melon, med.
88

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Little Lamb: Back

Little Lamb
Shepherd Boy: Back

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DMC® Sullivans®

310
3799
3799
317
3865
3866

¶
3

353
310

#
S
9

45053
45397
45397
45058
45463
45464

black
pewter gray, vy. dk.
pewter gray, vy. dk.
pewter gray
winter white
mocha brown, ul vy.
lt.
45077 peach
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.
Backstitch over one square using one
strand of floss.
Finishing Materials & Instructions
• 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
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Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss. Where small
symbols appear, work 1/4 or 3/4 cross stitch
using two strands of floss.
Backstitch over two threads using two
strands of floss.
Work straight stitch using two
strands of floss.
Attach bead using one strand of floss
and 1/2 cross stitch.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a FlatOrnament. Trim and hanger were
made using narrow gold cording.

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Stitched by Michele Byers f

Lee Fisher
www.stitchyfishdesigns.blogspot.com/

Beneath His Wings
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cipe.
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Pudding

Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 51H x 35W
Design Size: 35/8" x 21/2"
Materials
• 10" x 9" piece 28-count metallic Cashel
linen from Zweigart®
• One skein each Presencia® or DMC®
six-strand embroidery floss
• One skein Presencia® Metallic or DMC®
Light Effects embroidery floss
• One Mill Hill Seed Bead
• Size 26 tapestry needle
• Beading needle

Beneath His Wings

Presencia® DMC®

7139
7155
8159
3745
3721
4000
3739
7825
7818
1211

676
680
839
924
927
951
3768
3857
3858
712

old gold, lt.
old gold, dk.
mocha beige, dk.
green gray, dk.
green gray, lt.
ecru, dk.
green gray
rosewood, dk.
rosewood, med.
baby yellow

Backstitches/Straight Stitches

—
—
—
—
—
—
—

7139
7155
8159
3745
4000
3739
7825

676
680
839
924
951
3768
3857

old gold, lt.
old gold, dk.
mocha beige, dk.
green gray, dk.
ecru, dk.
green gray
rosewood, dk.

Presencia Metallic® DMC® Light Effects
Backstitch/Straight Stitch

— 0006

E677 champagne
metallic

Mill Hill Seed Bead

G02011
90

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310
3777
3031
3865
895
945
782
3772

45053
45390
45323
45463
45248
45283
45200
45386

black
terra cotta, vy. dk.
mocha brown, vy. dk.
winter white
hunter green, vy. dk.
tawny
topaz, dk.
desert sand, vy. dk.

Straight Stitch

— 310

45053 black

DMC® Light Effects

E3821

gold, lt.

Straight Stitch

— E3821

The Little Stitcher
Laura Rimola
www.etsy.com/shop/LittleStitcherShop

St. Lucy’s Light
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 75H x 41W
Design Size: 43/4" x 25/8"
Materials
• 11" x 9" piece 32-count vintage country
mocha Belfast linen from Zweigart®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• One skein DMC® Light Effects
six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle

gold, lt.

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using two
strands of floss. Where small symbols
appear (eyes), work 1/4 cross stitch using one
strand of floss.
Work straight stitch using one
strand of floss.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Pillow
Ornament. Bow and hanger were made
using red and white satin ribbons.
Stitched by Emanuela Dossetto f

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Cheryl McKinnon
www.tinymodernist.com

Vintage Angel

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Vintage Angel
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 67H x 68W
Design Size: 47/8" x 47/8"
Materials
• 11" x 11" piece 14-count white Aida
from Wichelt Imports Inc.
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle

8
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b
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9
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DMC® Sullivans®

727 45172
725 45170
729 45173
948 45286
352
45076
747
45188
3766 45383
3760 45380
535

45121

topaz, vy. lt.
topaz, med. lt.
old gold, med.
peach, vy. lt.
coral, lt.
sky blue, vy. lt.
peacock blue, lt.
Wedgwood blue,
med.
ash gray, vy. lt.

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Backstitches/Straight Stitches

— 3766 45383 peacock blue, lt.
— 3760 45380 Wedgwood blue,
— 535

45121

med.
ash gray, vy. lt.

Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using two
strands of floss.
Backstitch over one square using one
strand of floss.
Work straight stitch using one
strand of floss.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Trim and hanger were made
from twisted cording. f

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Reindeer
Express
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1. Blue Ribbon Designs
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

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Blue Ribbon Designs
Belinda Karls-Nace

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Rejoicing Reindeer
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 46H x 46W
Design Size: 23/8" x 23/8"
Materials
• 9" x 9" piece 40-count mocha linen
fabric from Weeks Dye Works™
• One skein each Weeks Dye Works™
Hand Over Dyed Floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle

Rejoicing Reindeer

Weeks Dye Works™
Hand Over Dyed Floss
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1269
2264
1279
2156
2269

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(938)
(815)
(500)
(505)
(321)

bright leaf
chestnut
garnet
holly
hunter
liberty

*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 one
strand of floss.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Trim and hanger were made
with twisted cording using two strands
each of DMC® 505 and 321. f

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Haystack Stitching
Caroline Seldon
Festive Jumper
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 45H x 61W
Design Size: 31/4" x 43/8"

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Festive Jumper

Materials
• 6" x 6" piece 14-count cream
perforated paper from Wichelt
Imports Inc./Mill Hill
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle
DMC® Sullivans®

3865 45463
45218
45321
45053

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winter white
garnet
driftwood
black

Finishing Materials & Instructions
• Scissors
• Mini coat hanger or wire to twist as a
coat hanger
• Felt for backing
• Double-sided tape
• 1/4"-wide red grosgrain ribbon

Top

Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using two
stands of floss.

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

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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
using one strand of floss.
Attach beads
and charm using
one strand of
coordinating floss and
1/2 cross stitch.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Trim and hanger were
made using a strand of bead trim. f

Hot House Petunia
Designs
L.S. Porter
First Snow
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 61H x 54W
Design Size: 37/8" x 33/8"
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 32-count silver moon
linen from Yarn Tree
• One skein each Dinky-Dyes stranded
silk floss
• One skein Classic Colorworks Hand
Dyed Cotton Thread
• One package each Mill Hill beads
• One package Mill Hill medium
snowflake charm
• Size 28 tapestry needle

First Snow

Dinky-Dyes Stranded Silk Floss
DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses*
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dark chocolate (3
strands)
dark chocolate (2
strands)
stringy bark

Backstitch/Straight Stitch

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stringy bark

Classic Colorworks
Hand Dyed Cotton Thread
DMC® Alternative Listed in Parentheses*

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(3345) spinach

Mill Hill Antique Seed Beads

G03049

rich red

Mill Hill Pony Beads

G18010

ice

Mill Hill Glass Treasures

12162

medium snowflake

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the floss suggested by the designer. To achieve results
pictured, use the floss listed in the first column.
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Christmas Frolic
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 70H x 67W
Design Size: 37/8" x 33/4"
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 36-count Quartz linen
from Hanging Thread
• One spool each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 26 tapestry needle
DMC® Sullivans®

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Stephanie Webb
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45198 topaz, ul. vy. dk.
45179 tan, vy. lt.
45323 mocha brown, vy.
dk.
45062 red
45185 yellow, pl.
45413 celadon green
45415 emerald green, ul.
vy. dk.
45094 brown, med.
45068 rose

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using two
stands of floss.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Flat-Ornament.
Trim and hanger were made with
pompom and chenille trim from Lady Dot
Creates. f

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Saving Graces Fine
Needlearts
Elizabeth Spurlock
www.etsy.com/shop/SavingGraces

Deer In the Forest
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Count: 49H x 49W
Design Size: 31/2" x 31/2"

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Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 14-count antique white
Aida from Zweigart®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss
• One skein each DMC® Color Variations
six-strand embroidery floss
• One skein DMC® Light Effects
six-strand embroidery floss
• One package Mill Hill Antique Seed
Beads
• Size 22 tapestry needle
• Beading needle

Deer In the Forest

DMC® Sullivans®

3863 45461 mocha beige, med.
DMC® Color Variations

4050
4140

roaming pastures
driftwood

DMC® Light Effects

E703

emerald green, lt.

Mill Hill Antique Seed Beads

G03049

rich red

Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using two
strands of floss.
Attach beads using one strand of floss
and a cross stitch over one square.
Finishing Instructions
Model was finished as a Pillow
Ornament. Hanger was made using 3/8"wide grosgrain ribbon. f

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Sullivans® USA
Design by Karen Kluba for
Sullivans® USA
www.sullivansusa.net

Tartan Reindeer
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 55H x 55W
Design Size: 4" x 4"
Materials
• 10" x 10" piece 28-count antique-white
linen from Zweigart®
• One skein each Sullivans® USA
six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 28 tapestry needle

Tartan Reindeer

Sullivans®

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moss green, dk.
olive green, med.
olive green, lt.
coffee brown, ul. dk.
topaz

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topaz

Instructions
Cross stitch over two threads using
two strands of floss.
Backstitch over two threads using one
strand of floss.
Finishing Materials & Instructions
• 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)
Model was finished as a Flat
Ornament. Twisted cording trim and
tassel were made with coordinating floss.
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Recipes & Memories
Ardith Design
Amanda Mae
MacNaughton
My family loves decorating for
the holidays with twinkle lights
and several themed trees. I like to
put up twinkle lights in October,
and we start decorating on the
first day of November. The glow
of the tiny string lights brings
so much happiness and warmth
into our home. Our motto is, “It’s
never too early for twinkle lights!”

Artmishka Cross
Stitch
Anna Gutova
My story as a cross stitch
designer started at Christmas.
I was 5 years old and I was
thinking about a Christmas gift
for my mom. My kindergarten
teacher was telling us that the
best gift is the one that we make
with our own hands. In Mom’s
craft bag, I found some linen and
stranded cotton. I took a sheet
of squared paper and drew a
simple chart with a sheep in the
field using the colors of cotton
that I had. Then I cross stitched
the piece and finished it as a
napkin by fraying the edges. I
knew that my mom loved nature
and I thought that she would
appreciate the theme. Since
then I have created hundreds
of designs, but that very first
one, almost 40 years later, is still
kept in my mom’s house and
cherished as the most precious.
Chocolate Salami
180 grams English digestive biscuits
(or graham crackers)
¾ cup your favorite nuts,
coarsely chopped
200 grams dark or milk chocolate
90 grams unsalted butter
6 tablespoons whole milk
Confectioners’ sugar for coating
Place biscuits in a large zip-close bag
and crush them using a rolling pin until
you have small, coarse crumbs. Transfer
crumbs to a large bowl and stir in nuts.
In a medium bowl, place chocolate
and butter. Heat in the microwave or in
a double boiler until melted and smooth.
Add milk and stir. Add chocolate mixture
to crumb mixture and mix until combined.
Spread the mixture out on parchment
paper or plastic wrap, and shape it into a
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log using a spatula or spoon. Roll up the
paper and wrap it like candy. Place in the
refrigerator for several hours until firm.
After chilling, remove log from the
paper and dust with confectioners’ sugar
on all sides. Cut into slices and serve. Keep
in the refrigerator or freezer. If frozen, place
at room temperature for a few minutes
before cutting or serving.

Autumn Lane
Stitchery
Aaron Houston
When I think of a favorite
Christmas memory, I think of
sleeping under the Christmas
tree! My brother and sister and
I would all sleep under the tree
and stay awake and talk forever
about what Santa would bring us.
We had a set of lights that played
Christmas music, so we fell asleep
under the twinkling lights with
Christmas music playing in our
ears. Now, my kids like to sleep
under the Christmas tree too,
and it brings such joy to my heart
knowing the excitement they are
feeling.

Blackwork
Journey
Liz Almond
When I was a little girl, my
father served in the Royal Navy,
and in those days, sailors went
to sea and abroad for up to
three years at a time, so having
a family Christmas together
was rare. However, he made
up for this whatever the time
of the year he came home. On
several occasions I remember
celebrating Christmas in the
summer, including a Christmas
tree, a turkey meal and presents!

Blue Ribbon
Designs
Belinda Karls-Nace
As a child, our family
Christmas tree was decorated
with classic items: paper
chains, strings of popcorn and
cranberries, candy canes, saltdough ornaments, gingerbread
men and a handful of very
special ornaments. I distinctly

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paper chains, stringing popcorn
and cranberries, painting
salt-dough ornaments and
the heavenly smell of fresh
gingerbread from the oven.
May decorating your tree create
lasting memories!
Salt Dough Ornaments
4 cups flour
1 cup table salt
1½ cups warm water
Decorating tools
Cookie cutters
Textural items (kitchen utensils, rubber
stamps, toothpick, etc.)
Straw (to create hole for hanger)
Acrylic paint, glitter, puffy paint
Polyurethane spray (optional)
Ribbon for hangers
Mix flour and salt; whisk until well
combined. Slowly add warm water, stirring
until you’ve added all the water. Use your
hands to knead the dough until smooth
and pliable; this will take a few minutes.
Roll out the dough 1/8-inch thick.
Use cookie cutters to cut into desired
shapes. Add texture, draw or write on
ornaments using your favorite tools.
Using a straw, make a hole near top of
ornament for hanger. Bake the ornaments
in a 300-degree oven for about 1 hour or
until hard. Paint and decorate ornaments
to your liking. Once paint is completely
dry, coat with polyurethane spray for extra
longevity. Thread ribbon through hole for
hanger and hang on tree.

Bobbin and Fred
Shannan Grierson
Mumma’s Tang-elicious
Pickled Onions
500 grams pearl onions
500 milliliters cider vinegar
4 tablespoons brown sugar
10 whole cloves
1 teaspoon mixed herbs*
Pinch of salt
*To make your own version of English
“mixed herbs” combine 1 part each
dried herb: thyme, oregano, parsley,
marjoram, basil and sage.
Soak the onions in warm water for a
few minutes; trim tops and peel. Dry on
clean kitchen towel.
Place vinegar, sugar, cloves, herbs and
salt into a pan and heat just enough to
melt the sugar and salt; do not boil the
mixture. Remove from heat and let cool.
Pack the onions into clean, sterilized
jars. Once cooled, pour vinegar mixture
over the onions. Make sure there are no
air pockets, and then seal the jars and
store for 1 to 2 months. Keep refrigerated
after opening.

Boulder Valley
Stitching
Nikki Ewing
My favorite Christmas memory
is making cookies with my mom.
I grew up in a military family,

and each year my mom and I
would spend a few days before
Christmas making dozens of
cookie platters that the Officers’
Wives Club would then take
around to all the different
facilities on base that stayed open
during Christmas. Military bases
don’t close for Christmas and
not everyone gets to go home for
the holidays. It always made me
happy to know I helped bring a
little happiness and joy to others
around our military base.
Nikki’s Chai Tea Mix
This makes a great hostess gift for
parties. Simply place mix in glass
canning jars, decorate and give as gifts.
2 cups sugar
2 cups unsweetened instant tea
1½ cups powdered French vanilla
nondairy creamer
1¼ cups powdered nondairy creamer
1¼ cups brown sugar
¾ cup nonfat dry milk powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1½ teaspoons nutmeg
1¼ teaspoons cardamom
¾ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon white pepper
In a large bowl, combine all the
ingredients; mix well.
In a food processer, cover and process
tea mixture in batches until it’s a very fine
powder. Store in an airtight container in a
cool dry place for up to 6 months.
To prepare hot chai tea: Place 1/4 cup
dry mix in a mug. Add 1 to 11/2 cups hot
milk (depending on taste preference); stir
until well combined. Add a sprinkle of
cinnamon or whipped cream to top of
mug before serving if desired.
Yield: 32 servings (8 cups tea mix).

Charlotte’s Web
Needlework
Charlotte Smyth
In our ever-changing lives,
we all need touchstones. For
me and my friend Deb, one of
those things is our Christmas
trees. We have been friends for
as long as I have been making
ornaments, so Deb has a
complete set. Although we have
both moved many times, our
trees are a connection to our
memories and to each other.
In an exchange of emails over
Christmas, Deb reminded me of
the importance of creating art
and beauty. The act of creating
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make something beautiful while
adding something positive to
the world. In 2021, may you
continue to create beauty doing
what brings you and those you
love together.

loot. That way, we could all enjoy
the opening of each present. We
hope that you have a wonderful
holiday. I appreciate your support
and look forward to another year
of stitching and creating with all
of you.

Split Pea Soup

Bourbon Balls

My mum was brilliant at creating great
things to eat. This recipe is one my
favorites—it was always what she made
when I came home from college.

Warning for the faint of heart, during our
video shoot, Bourbon Balls were harmed;
I repeat, they were harmed!

2 cups split peas soaked for 12 hours
12 cups water
Ham bone
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
4 ribs celery with the tops, chopped
1 cup milk
2 cups beef stock
Ham
Salt, pepper and paprika to taste
Drain peas and put in a large pan. Add
water and ham bone. Cover and simmer
for 3 hours.
Add chopped vegetables. Cover and
simmer for 1 hour.
Add milk, beef stock and ham. Stir until
soup boils. Season with salt, pepper and
paprika. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Dames of the
Needle
Elizabeth Talledo
As always, we have been busy,
busy this past year. Miguel is still
in university, and Isa is living it
big in Nashville. We managed to
get together and do a couple live
videos making cookies for the
holidays. The Bourbon Balls we
made were a big hit.
When I was growing up, we
made Bourbon Balls without the
coconut flakes and used pecans
instead of walnuts. One reason
we made them with pecans is
because we were lucky enough
to have a pecan tree in our back
yard and always seemed to have a
supply of them to bake with.
Isa, Miguel and I are trying to
keep up the tradition of being
together for the holidays. As we
all know, as we get older it is
harder and harder to get together.
For fun this year we made the
person who was opening presents
put on a blindfold, and then we
put all the presents in front of
them before letting them take off
the blindfold and go through the

2½ cups vanilla wafer cookies,
finely crushed
2 tablespoons unsweetened
cocoa powder
1 cup confectioners’ sugar plus
additional for coating
1 cup finely chopped pecans (may
substitute finely chopped walnuts,
or ½ cup finely chopped walnuts
and ½ cup coconut flakes)
3 tablespoons corn syrup
¼ cup bourbon (You are on your own
in the liquor store on this one!)
Combine cookies, cocoa powder, 1 cup
confectioners’ sugar and pecans.
Add corn syrup and bourbon to the
mixture; mix well until all the ingredients
are 1 sticky ball but not too moist or they
will not roll up into balls.
Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and then
roll the balls in confectioners’ sugar. Place
the balls in a closed container, placing a
sheet of waxed paper between layers. If
your mixture is extra wet, you may want
to roll the balls in confectioners’ sugar a
second time before consuming.
Wait a minimum of 2 days before eating;
1 to 2 weeks is recommended. Enjoy!
Optional: Use honey- or vanilla-infused
bourbon to add to the flavoring. Vanillainfused corn syrup may also be used in
place of plain corn syrup.

Fairy Wool in the
Wood
Cassandra Cavalca
Conforti
Pumpkin & Parmesan
Soup
I live in Parma, Italy, the city known
for Parmesan cheese, so I would like to
suggest you try this simple and delicious
recipe that’s perfect for cold winter days.
1 kilogram of clean pumpkin cut into
small pieces
1 onion, grated
1 branch of fresh rosemary
500 milliliters (2¼ cups)
vegetable broth
Salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
Grated Parmesan cheese
Combine pumpkin, onion and
rosemary in a pot and cover everything
with broth.
Cook about 20 minutes; the pumpkin
must be very soft.
Remove the rosemary branch; blend
cooked pumpkin mixture with a blender
until you get a thick cream. Add a pinch of
salt, olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
Enjoy your meal!

Fireside Originals
Carol J. Grant
Easy Cheesy
Lemon Bars
This is my favorite cookie recipe and
I love making them especially at
Christmas. Thank you, Mom, for this one.
1 (17-ounce) lemon cake mix
½ cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg slightly beaten
1 can lemon frosting
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese,
room temperature
2 eggs
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease
bottom only of a 13 x 9-inch pan.
Combine the cake mix, melted butter
and slightly beaten egg. Mix with fork
until moist. Pat mixture into the bottom of
prepared pan.
Mix the frosting with cream cheese;
reserve ½ cup of the frosting mixture in a
separate bowl and set aside. To the rest of
the mixture add 2 eggs and beat for 3 to
5 minutes. Spread over cake mixture. Bake
for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan.
After bars have cooled, spread the setaside frosting mixture over the top, cut into
bars and serve. Serves 20.

Frony Ritter
Designs
Frony Ritter
As a kid, our fireplace was a
cardboard one that we put up
at Christmastime. I spent many
hours trying to figure out how
Santa was going to get inside a
fireplace that wasn’t real, and
I made up great stories about
how he could get in a cardboard
fireplace that doesn’t really have
a chimney. One year our parents
gave us three girls a choice
between going on a vacation or
getting a fireplace, and we chose
vacation because Santa seemed
to have no trouble getting
through our beloved cardboard
fireplace.
Americanized
Wassail Bowl
I changed this to add two of my favorite
ingredients (bourbon and grenadine)
to decrease the sweetness, and increase
the mirth. I also eliminated brandy
and vodka, which are traditionally in
the wassail. Adding a couple shakes of
cherry bitters also enhances the flavor.

Insert cloves into oranges all around
the orange. Place oranges, apple cider,
lemon juice, grenadine and cinnamon
sticks in a large pot and heat. Add
bourbon; serve warm.

Gentle Pursuit
Designs
Cissy Bailey Smith
What could be better than
a puppy for Christmas? When
my precious aging Chow/
Border collie, Cora, died, I
was devastated by her loss,
but I resisted the urgings of
my granddaughters to get a
puppy. Health- and age-related
issues had motivated my father
to move in with me, and I
needed to focus on caring for
him. Having a puppy wasn’t
a possibility. Dad enjoyed the
way my home was filled with
my children and grandchildren
several days a week, and he
lived happily here with me for
3½ years. His health condition
began to deteriorate after a
cancer diagnosis, and he passed
at the age of 95.
I have always enjoyed my
own company but without Dad,
my home felt rather empty. My
daughter and granddaughters
thought I simply needed
something to look after and
were sure that a puppy would
be excellent company. After
thinking about it and praying
about it, and researching dogs
of all sizes, I decided to go with
a Bernedoodle. When I saw the
photo of a sable and white pup,
I instantly fell in love.
I named the pup Charlie after
my dad. He is sweet, awkward
and goofy, and loves everyone.
Charlie has filled my home and
heart with love and laughter
(and training opportunities),
and he is the puppy featured on
my ornament.

6 oranges
Whole cloves
1 gallon apple cider
1½ cups lemon juice
½ cup grenadine
10 (2-inch) cinnamon sticks
2 cups bourbon

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Recipes & Memories
Giulia Punti
Antichi
Giulia Manfredini

Historic
Handworkes
Deborah Fasano

Baked Pasta With
Artichokes &
Béchamel Sauce

There are special Christmas
memories and songs for all of
us that signal the advent of the
Christmas season. For some,
it’s the first snowflakes as they
softly swirl in a winter sky; for
others, it’s the placement of a
cherished Christmas ornament
upon the highest bough. For
me, no words signal the start
of the holiday season and
the promise of Santa Claus
delivering presents more than
the lyrics to the 1934 holiday
song, Santa Claus Is Comin’
to Town. A favorite of my
paternal grandfather’s during
the childhood years of his
grandchildren, he relished the
excitement and anticipation of
the season through young eyes,
while revering Santa’s choice of
picking the holiest night of the
year to travel—honoring the
night of profound love, giving
and goodwill toward men.
My family and I wish you a
wonderful Christmas with family
and friends you treasure.

Artichokes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
3 medium to small artichokes, cleaned,
washed and thinly sliced
1 to 11/2 cups water
1 small lemon, juiced
Fresh parsley, chopped
Salt to taste
Béchamel Sauce
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
Salt to taste
1 cup 2-percent milk
Pasta
101/2 ounces dry macaroni or penne
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (180
degrees Celsius).
For artichokes, place olive oil and
garlic in a large saucepan and cook over
low to medium heat, stirring often. Add
artichokes. Add water and lemon juice;
cook about 20 minutes until the sauce
thickens. When artichokes are cooked, add
parsley and salt. Take half of the cooked
artichokes and chop them in a blender to
make a cream.
For the béchamel sauce, melt the
butter in a small saucepan, Stir in flour
and salt, and cook slowly for about a
minute. Gradually add the milk, stirring
constantly. Continue to cook and stir until
sauce thickens.
For pasta, cook macaroni or penne
according to package to al dente stage.
Add creamed artichoke and half of
béchamel sauce to cooked pasta and then
arrange the pasta mix in a buttered baking
dish. Spread the remaining artichokes on
top, cover with remaining béchamel sauce,
and top with Parmesan cheese. Bake for
15 minutes.

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Caroline Seldon
Growing up, Father
Christmas used to leave his
presents at the end of our bed
in a pillowcase. Surprisingly,
he remembered who got what
present but there were no
tags. Mum and Dad used to
sneak a small colored dot on
the presents with C, N and
D to identify which present
went with which child. I can’t
remember at what age we
knew that, but we still got that
pillowcase every year until we
left home. Lovely Christmas
memories.
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Pistachio
Ricotta Cookies
Cookies
12 ounces pistachios
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 pound ricotta
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 large eggs
4 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Icing
2 cups of confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons milk
Chopped pistachios
Cookies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place pistachios in a food processor
and process until finely ground, about 1
minute. Set aside.
In large bowl, with mixer at low speed,
beat sugar and butter until blended.
Increase mixer speed to high and beat
until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
At medium speed, beat in ricotta,
vanilla eggs and ground pistachios until
well combined.
Reduce mixer speed to low. Add
flour, baking powder and salt; beat until
dough forms.
Drop dough by level tablespoons,
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large cookie sheet. Bake about 15 minutes
or until cookies are very lightly golden
(cookies will be soft).
Icing
In a small bowl, stir confectioners’ sugar
and milk together until smooth. With small
teaspoon, spread icing on cooled cookies.
Decorate with chopped pistachios.
Set cookies aside to allow icing to dry
before serving.

Jennifer J. Redmond
Jennifer J. Redmond
My favorite Christmas memory
is from when I was a little girl.
Every year my mom would
make us a Christmas ornament.
It started with our handprints
when we were babies, and then,
as we got older, it changed yearly
to cross-stitch, needlepoint or
painted wooden ornaments, but
all were handmade with each
of our name, date and year. I’ve
carried on that tradition with
my daughter, although I never
did her handprint, and over the
last couple of years, she’s gotten
the ornament a few days after
Christmas. Now I am hoping
to continue the tradition with
my granddaughter, and her first
ornament is a handprint.
Chocolate
Orange Cookies
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon fresh orange juice
1 egg
11/2 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix together 1 cup sugar, butter,
1 tablespoon orange peel, orange
juice and egg.
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder,
baking powder and baking soda; add
to sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in
chocolate chips.
Roll dough into 11/2-inch balls.
Mix 1/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon
orange peel in a separate bowl. Roll balls
in mixture and then place 3 inches apart
on a baking sheet. Flatten slightly with a
bottom of a glass.
Bake 9 to 12 minutes until the edges
are just starting to crisp, but centers are a
little soft. Let cool.

Kathleen Berlew
Kathleen Berlew
We’ve all been taught that
Christmas is about the spirit

of the season, not about
presents. But I have to admit
that some of my best childhood
Christmas memories relate
to perfectly chosen gifts. On
the top of the list is Lite-Brite.
I would spend hours in a
darkened room punching
colorful plastic pegs on black
paper and watching a design
emerge. (Now that I think of it,
Lite-Brite is a lot like my crossstitch computer software.) I
also loved Spirograph, with
its plastic wheels and colored
pens that created swirly
designs. Like lots of other
children of the 1960s and
’70s, I also received a muchloved Jon Gnagy drawing set
one year. In the decades since
those childhood holidays I’ve
continued my crafty pursuits
and gradually turned them
into a career. It’s been kind
of a roundabout journey, but
I believe it started under my
family’s Christmas tree.
Red Cabbage & Apples
This simple side dish makes a sweet and
tangy accompaniment to any roasted
meat. It can be served hot or at room
temperature.
1/4 cup butter
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored
and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium head of red cabbage, sliced
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
Melt butter in large pot over medium
heat and sauté apple and onion until
slightly tender. Add cabbage and
remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
Heat mixture to boiling, then reduce
heat to low and cover. Simmer until
cabbage is very tender (approximately 45
minutes). Remove bay leaf before serving.

Keslyn’s
Lynda Keske
When our families were
young, money was scarce. We
all loved the Christmas spirit
of giving and wanted to find
a way to exchange gifts, so we
decided to exchange ornaments.
The ornament could be bought
or handmade, and we had a

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budget. Our idea may not sound
original but we did put a twist to
it: Whatever ornament you gave
had to have a meaning.
When Christmas came, we
would open ornaments together
and listen to the stories of
why that ornament had been
given. The one thing I had not
planned on was how much my
children would come to love this
tradition. Each Christmas, as
we’d decorate the tree, someone
would pick up one of the
ornaments and repeat the story
of its meaning.
As our families grew up and
we moved apart, we kept up the
tradition. Best of all, when my
children grew up, got married
and had their own families, they
each had a boxful of memories
to take with them. To this day,
G-ma and Papa give ornaments
as presents at Christmastime and
hopefully create another memory.
Ziti With Sausage
This dish made with ziti pasta is similar
to a lasagna casserole but without the
fuss. It’s easy enough for a weeknight
but great for company, and it makes a
great prep-ahead potluck dish. Serve
with a big Italian salad and warm bread.
This is a make-everyone-happy dinner!
Serves 8–10
1 pound ziti pasta
11/2 pounds ground spicy or sweet
Italian sausage (or removed
from casings)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
11/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano (or
Parmigiano Reggiano) cheese,
divided use
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, plus
additional for serving
2 cups whole-milk mozzarella
cheese, shredded
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Begin by boiling the ziti noodles in
salted water until very al dente, about 7
minutes, as it will still continue to cook in
the oven. Drain and then place the pasta
back into the pot. Set aside.
Crumble the sausage into a deep skillet
and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until lightly
browned. Transfer the cooked sausage to
a plate, leaving as much fat in the skillet
as possible.
Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the fat
from the pan and set over low heat. If you
don’t have enough fat in the skillet, add
olive oil to make up the difference. Add the
minced garlic and cook about 1 minute,
stirring constantly with a wooden spoon,
until soft but not browned.

Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, sugar
and red pepper flakes and simmer for
10 minutes.
Add the heavy cream, 1/3 cup Pecorino
Romano and all of the basil to the skillet.
Stir in the cooked sausage.
Pour the contents of the skillet into the
large pot with the pasta and gently stir to
combine. Spoon half of the mixture into a
13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with
half of the shredded mozzarella and half of
the remaining Pecorino Romano. Spoon
the remaining pasta mixture on top and
sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella
and Pecorino Romano.
Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil
and bake for 25 minutes; then uncover
and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or
until the cheese is lightly browned and the
pasta is hot throughout.
Sprinkle with more basil and serve.

Kim Beamish
Kim Beamish
When our youngest son was
around 7 years old, he started
asking for a dog. It was close
to Christmastime, so we found
a cute stuffed puppy dog. It
had long ears and a spot over
one eye. We put it in a box for
Christmas morning, with its
front paws and head just over
the top edge. Inside the box was
a blanket, food dishes, leash
and a play toy. When our son
saw the puppy on Christmas
morning, you would have
thought it was the real thing.
He took care of that puppy
(Bullseye), and the next year,
Sasha, a “real” dog, joined our
family for the next 15-plus
years. Our son still has Bullseye.
Christmas Shortbread
2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, room temperature
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Blend dry
ingredients and then work into butter. Pat
dough into an ungreased 9 x 9-inch pan.
Pierce with fork every 1/2 inch. Bake for 25
to 30 minutes. Cut while warm.

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Designs
Janet Bryant-Groves
I have precious memories of
my grandchildren playing the
“search game.” They would wait
anxiously for all the presents
to be opened in anticipation
of the search. One present was
always hidden, and they were

given clues hidden in a number of
areas to find it. My granddaughter
loved this game; it was always her
favorite. Her brother, who is 6
years younger, joined her when he
was a couple of years old.
This last July my
granddaughter had her own
little one and I’m sure he will
be playing the search game too,
when he is old enough.

Lesley Teare
Lesley Teare
This supper is enjoyed by
our family with a glass of red
wine for the adults before we
head off for Midnight Mass on
Christmas Eve.
Chicken & Pork Terrine
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra
for brushing
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoon brandy
12 strips bacon
2 skinless chicken breasts cut into
1-centimeter pieces
500 grams ground pork
50 grams pistachios
50 grams dried cranberries
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 thyme sprigs, leaves picked
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat the oil in a medium pan and
gently cook onion for 10 minutes until
softened. Add the brandy and bubble for
30 seconds, then tip into a large bowl and
set aside to cool.
Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Use
about 10 strips of bacon to line a 9 x 5 x
3-inch loaf pan, leaving the excess hanging
over the sides. To cooled onion, add the
chicken, pork, pistachios, cranberries,
nutmeg, thyme leaves and plenty
of seasoning. Mix together. To check
seasoning, fry a teaspoon of the mixture,
then adjust if needed.
Press the mixture into the loaf pan,
packing it firmly down, leveling the surface
(the meat will shrink as it cooks). Fold any
overhanging bacon over the filling and
cover with remaining bacon strips. Press
down lightly again. Lightly oil a small sheet
of foil and press on top of the loaf pan.
Wrap the pan well in a double layer of foil,
then put into a roasting pan. Half fill the
roasting pan with boiling water and cook in
the oven for 11/2 hours until the terrine feels
solid when pressed. Pierce with a skewer
and then hold skewer for 10 seconds—it
should be piping hot to touch. Remove
the pan and unwrap the outer layers of foil
but leave to oiled sheet in place on top.
Carefully pour any liquid from the terrine
away and leave terrine to cool.
Put the loaf pan on tray and place
weights on top to weigh it down. Chill
overnight.
Remove terrine from loaf pan and serve
at room temperature with sourdough
toast and chutney.

Linda Jeanne
Jenkins
Linda Jenkins
As a child growing up in the
suburbs, away from shopping
malls and department stores, we
often ordered from our big, dogeared Sears catalog. No catalog
was more anticipated than the
Sears Christmas issue. How hard
it was to share it with my brother
and sister! Finally, when it was
my turn, I turned immediately,
not to the toy section, but to
the greeting-card and homedecorating sections! Of course, I
hoped Santa would deliver one
of everything. Years later, the
very first cross-stitch design I
created was a Christmas greeting
card! Designing and stitching for
the Christmas holidays always
has been and always will be my
favorite. Happy holidays everyone!
Almond
Crescent Cookies
1 cup butter, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup ground almonds
Confectioners’ sugar
Cream together butter, sugar and
vanilla. Stir in flour and ground almonds.
Shape into crescents and place on greased
(or parchment-lined) cookie sheets. Bake
35 minutes at 300 degrees. When cool, roll
in confectioners’ sugar.

Luhu Stitches
Cynthia Young
Peppermint
Potato Candy
3/4 cup warm mashed potatoes
(prepared without milk, butter or
seasoning)
2 teaspoon butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 pounds confectioners’ sugar
2 to 3 drops green food coloring
(optional)
1 (12-ounce) package semisweet
chocolate chips
1/6 cube of paraffin
In large mixing bowl, mix mashed
potatoes, butter, peppermint extract
and food coloring. Gradually mix
in confectioners’ sugar. When well
combined, press into a foil-lined 13 x 9 x
2-inch cake pan.
Melt chocolate and paraffin in double
boiler; spread melted chocolate over
potato mixture. Cover and refrigerate
until set.
Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Cut
candy into 1-inch squares; discard foil.
Store in airtight container.

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MarNic Designs
Maria E. Gollek
This last Christmas was
magical. I sent my parents off to
my sister’s and spent Christmas
Eve with just my boys and dogs.
We celebrated life and family.
We ate, we talked, we laughed,
we hugged and we walked
under the stars along the shores
of Lake Huron, in the snow.
We shared love, family and life.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Peanut Butter Balls
1½ cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1 cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup unsalted butter, room
temperature
1 pound dipping chocolate (can use
regular chocolate too)
Stir together confectioners’ sugar,
peanut butter and butter until well mixed.
Shape peanut butter mixture into
1-inch balls and place them on a baking
sheet covered with waxed paper.
Let the balls stand for 20 minutes or
until dry.
Melt the chocolate according to
package directions.
Drop the balls 1 at a time into the
melted chocolate, or spoon the chocolate
over the balls.
Place back on the waxed paper. Let
stand until chocolate set.
Store tightly covered in a cool, dry place
… unless you’ve eaten them all already!

Medina Originals
Linda Medina
We all have long-standing
family traditions that have
been carried down over the
years, but it’s also fun to start
new traditions too. When
our grandchildren were
small, I needed an activity to
occupy them while dinner
finished cooking. Our culinary
Christmas Eve craft was
begun. Over the years we’ve
made candy cane reindeers,
peanut butter cup Christmas
trees, stained glass cookies and
many others. It’s created many
happy memories and proud
pictures of the kids with their
creations.
Easy Candy Bark
1 (20-ounce) package white
almond bark or good chocolate,
finely chopped
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Toppings of choice: toasted nuts,
raisins, dried cranberries, dried
apricots (finely chopped), coarsely
crushed chocolate cookies, broken
pretzels, candy sprinkles, crushed
peppermint candies, etc.
Place toppings in small,
individual bowls.
Stove-top method: Melt almond bark
or chocolate in heat-safe glass bowl placed
over a saucepan of gently simmering
water. Stir frequently with rubber spatula
until melted and smooth.
Microwave method: Place two thirds
of bark/chocolate in a microwave-safe
glass bowl. Heat on high for 30 seconds;
stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds;
stir. Repeat heating and stirring until
bark/chocolate is melted. Immediately
stir in remaining bark/chocolate and
allow to sit at room temperature, stirring
frequently until smooth. If necessary, heat
an additional 15 seconds. Let cool slightly
at room temperature.
While bark is cooling, line a rimmed
baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread bark evenly over parchment with
an off-set spatula to about a 10 x 12-inch
rectangle.
Sprinkle with desired toppings,
pressing them down gently to anchor in
bark. Refrigerate until completely set. Cut
or break into little pieces and serve at room
temperature.

MTVDesigns
Maria Teresa Vitali
Brasato Al Barolo
1½ kilograms single piece boneless
chuck steak
3 bay leaves
4 cloves
10 juniper berries
1 sprig rosemary
1 bottle Barolo red wine
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 carrots, finely chopped
2 onions, finely chopped
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
To prepare marinade: Place meat in a
large bowl with bay leaves, cloves, juniper
berries and rosemary. Cover with wine
and allow meat to marinate uncovered
for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
Melt butter and olive oil in pot
over medium heat. Remove meat
from marinade and add to pot; discard
marinade. Allow meat to simmer on
each side until skin is golden brown. Add
carrots, onions, celery and remaining
wine to pot and simmer together. Cover
pot with lid when mixture starts to boil,
and allow beef to cook on low heat (325
degrees) for 2 hours, turning meat every
30 minutes.
Remove beef from pot and allow to
rest on a clean cutting board.
While the beef rests, remove vegetables
and liquid from pot and puree to make a
smooth sauce.
Pour pureed sauce mixture back into
pot; simmer over low to medium heat for
15 minutes. Remove from heat and pour
into a serving pitcher.
Slice beef and serve with mashed
potatoes topped with sauce.

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My Big Toe
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Deborah Booth

Natalia Luneva
Natalia Luneva

This is the first year in a
long time that we haven’t been
moving, which meant having
both the energy to decorate
the tree and the knowledge
of exactly where the box of
my childhood ornaments
was tucked away. With every
ornament we lovingly placed
on the branches, we were able
to reflect on our journey; sweet
memories of friends and family,
communities with beautiful
fellowship, pets that we loved
and lost. Each time I passed by
the tree I was reminded to be
grateful for every step in that
journey and to remember to
take the message of Christmas
to the world. A savior was
given to us so that we could
be free from the bonds of sin.
He will be called Wonderful,
Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of
Peace. Merry Christmas to you,
all through the year!

This is a cookie recipe that I bake with
my daughters before each new year. I
call it “divine smell cookies.” Such cookies
can be prepared as a gift.

New Year Cookies

Seven Layer Dip
2 (16-ounce) cans of refried beans
1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
mixed with 2 tablespoons taco
seasoning (taco seasoning
recipe is below)
1 (8-ounce) container
premade guacamole
1 bunch of green onions, sliced
Handful of San Marzano
tomatoes, diced
1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black
olives, drained
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
(we are generous with this)
In a 13 x 8 x 2-inch pan, layer the
ingredients in order. Let rest for an hour in
the fridge for the flavors to blend. Enjoy!

Homemade Gluten-Free
Taco Seasoning
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon crushed dried red
pepper flakes
1½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1½ teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
Mix all ingredients well together and
store in an airtight container.

Cookies
200 grams butter, room temperature
80 grams sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1½ teaspoons vanilla sugar
1 egg yolk
4 teaspoons of cognac (optional)
Pinch nutmeg
300 grams flour
Icing
Whipping cream
Confectioners’ sugar
Food coloring (optional)
Candy sprinkles (optional)
Beat butter with sugar, salt and vanilla
sugar. Add the egg yolk, cognac, nutmeg
and flour. Knead the dough and form into
a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and leave it
in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
Roll out the dough between 2 sheets
of baking paper to 3 to 4 millimeters thick.
Cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Bake
on baking paper for 10 to 15 minutes.
While the cookies cool down, prepare
icing by whipping cream until peaks
form. Gently add confectioners’ sugar to
make icing desired consistency and taste.
You can make colored icing by adding
food coloring. Cover cookies with icing.
Add colored sprinkles on top of the icing
if desired.

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Needleworks
Melody Gilmore
Grandma Ethel’s
Cranberry Relish
2 pounds cranberries
4 oranges (plus rind of 1 orange)
4 apples
Several ribs celery
2 cups sugar
Course-grind all ingredients together.

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Nancy Greenberg
One December we decided to
help some families by making
up 12 food/gift hampers for
needy families at our children’s
school. The school identified
which families they would
be donated to and then we
went shopping for groceries,
fresh fruit and veggies, and
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holiday feast and to get them
through the Christmas break.
We also included gifts for
the families. Another year
we “adopted” a single mom/
daughter from school for
Christmas. To this day I still
remember a wish list from the
mom asking for church shoes
for her daughter and cleaning
supplies for herself. Needless
to say, she was spoiled with a
lot more—and we ended up
making monthly food hampers
for her for two years. Everyone
deserves a fighting chance, so
we take every opportunity to
give back to our wonderful
community to help those in
need. “Pay it forward” indeed!
Gingersnap Cookies
23/4 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room
temperature
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
Granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Combine flour, soda and spices in a
bowl and set aside. Cream brown sugar
and butter. Beat in egg and molasses until
light and fluffy. Stir in flour mixture just
until blended. Chill for 1 hour.
Shape dough into ¾-inch balls, roll
in granulated sugar and place on lightly
greased baking tray about 2 inches apart.
Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass
dipped in sugar. Bake cookies for 8 to 10
minutes until set. Makes 8 dozen.

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Rohm
Ooey Gooey
Lemon Cookies
1/2 cup salted butter, room temperature
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese,
room temperature
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
11/2 cups sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon extract
21/4 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided use
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, using a hand-held
mixer, beat butter, cream cheese, lemon
zest and sugar until well blended.
Add in egg, vanilla and lemon extract.

Whisk together flour, baking powder
and ½ cup confectioners’ sugar in a
separate bowl. With the mixer on low,
gradually beat dry ingredients into
creamed mixture.
Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop,
scoop dough and then roll in the
remaining ½ cup of confectioners’ sugar.
Place approximately 6 dough balls on
parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
(Cookies will spread.)
Bake until cookies no longer appear
wet on top, 8 to 11 minutes. Remove from
oven; after about 5 minutes of cooling on
the pan (cookies will be soft!), place on
cooling racks to cool completely.

Rhona Norrie
Rhona Norrie
Irish Cream Fudge
2 cups white chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup Bailey’s Irish Cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
Place the chocolate in a microwavesafe bowl and add the sweetened
condensed milk. Heat for 30 seconds and
stir well to dissolve the chocolate chips.
Heat as needed to fully melt the chocolate
chips. Once the mixture is smooth, add
in the Bailey’s and vanilla. Fold the fudge
mixture out into a parchment paperlined loaf pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours or
overnight. Remove from pan and cut into
small squares. Enjoy!

Rosewood Manor
Karen Kluba
When I think of Christmas
morning, I think of fixing my
family a huge breakfast—after
the gifts are opened of course!
Then, later, it’s time for drinking
and snacking on Bloody Mary’s.
I say snacking because of all the
goodies my husband or son-inlaw adds to the drink; it’s almost
lunch! Later in the day, it’s time
for a big Christmas dinner. Yes,
it’s all about food for the day!
In 2019 I celebrated my 20th
anniversary as Rosewood Manor
by writing a cookbook/crossstitch book called Be Creative!
Cookbook & Cross Stitch Patterns.
The following recipe is just
one of 75 that are in my book.
Several of the recipes work well
for Christmas and New Year’s
celebrations, and there are
also over 65 cross-stich charts
included. Wishing you and
yours a very merry Christmas
and happy New Year!

Apple Danish
Biscuit Cups
Cups
1 (12-ounce) package
refrigerated biscuits
Filling
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese,
room temperature
1 egg
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 2 medium apples, peeled,
cored, sliced and then cut into
smaller pieces
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 jar caramel topping
Form each biscuit into a cup shape on
a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Mix together cream cheese, egg, sugar,
salt and vanilla. Place some cream cheese
mixture into each biscuit cup. Top with
apple slices and then nuts. Drizzle caramel
topping over nuts.
Bake as directed on biscuit package.
Be creative! Use other fruits in place
of apples. You could also put this all into
the Rustic Tart Piecrust. (See the recipe on
page 94 of my book!)

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Roz Watnemo
It’s been 11 years now since
my dear dad passed from this
world into his heavenly home,
but Christmastime always
brings memories of my dad
reading the REAL Christmas
story from the book of Luke.
After the family enjoyed a
traditional meal of Mom’s
delicious meatballs, mashed
potatoes and gravy, torsk
(poached cod—a Norwegian
favorite), corn and lots of other
delicacies, and after all the
dishes had been washed and put
away, it was time to sit down in
the living room by the tree that
held many beautifully wrapped
packages beneath. Even though
the youngest were anxious to
get to the gifts, we all knew Dad
would reach over for his worn
Bible and open to Luke 2: 1–20.
The familiar words brought
peace and calmness as Dad
ended with a prayer for each of
us. I’m so blessed to have grown
up in the family who honored
God and celebrated Christmas
this way. Thanks, Dad and
Mom!

Cream Cheese Dip
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese,
room temperature
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 small/medium onion, finely diced
1 (5-ounce) jar dried beef,
shredded or diced
4 tablespoons milk
1 cup sour cream
Pecan halves
In a sauté pan, toast chopped pecans in
butter and salt.
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese,
green pepper, onion, dried beef and milk.
Add toasted pecans, combining until
pecans are well distributed, and then fold
in sour cream.
Place in oven-safe dish and bake 20
minutes at 350 degrees. Serve immediately
or transfer to small slow cooker to keep
warm, if desired. Garnish with pecan
halves. Serve with crackers or sturdy chips.

Saving Graces
Fine Needlearts
Elizabeth Spurlock
When I was a child, we
celebrated two Christmases. The
first was the usual American
Christmas on Dec. 25, with a tree
and gifts. But on Jan. 6, Christmas
Eve according to the Julian
calendar, we celebrated Christmas
in the way of my grandparents,
who were of Rusyn descent.
Rusyns are the indigenous peoples
of the Carpathian Mountains, and
despite oppression by various
regimes over the last 800 years,
they have maintained their
ancestral customs. The schwate
wecher (holy supper) is a solemn
feast held on the Orthodox
Christmas Eve. The table is laid
with a white cloth, sometimes
with straw laid underneath to
symbolize the manger. An extra
place is set for the Christ Child
or for an angel or saint who may
appear at the door as a needy
stranger. Candles or a candelabra
are lit. My grandmother would
sing a ceremonial blessing hymn,
and we would pray for the souls
of those who had died in the past
year, for those who would leave us
in the year to come, and for the
continued unity and prosperity
of the family. Only then were
we allowed to partake of the 12

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meatless dishes that comprised
the feast. These included hruba
(mushroom soup), potatoes
dressed with oil and sautéed
onions, butter beans, several
flavors of pierogi, and a babka
or poppyseed roll. I no longer
remember all the details of the
ceremony, but I continue to carry
on the tradition as I am able with
my sons.
This year’s ornament uses
traditional Rusyn motifs to
symbolize a wish for health,
strength, long life and prosperity.
I extend these wishes to all of you
for the coming year.

Stitchora
Perry A.Hadi
One of my earliest memories
of this holiday was the buzz of
conversation in the background
that filled the house as my
family prepared for this major
event, while I sat under the
dining table sketching whatever
caught my eyes and stimulated
my imagination.
Pistachio Cheesecake
Crust
400 grams digestive biscuits (or
graham crackers)
100 grams butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Sprinkle cinnamon
Filling
1 egg
400 grams cream cheese, room
temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
Topping
150 grams diced pistachios
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon flour
1 egg yolk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
For crust, crush biscuits until sand like
in texture. Add butter and mix well. Add
vanilla and cinnamon to the mixture.
Spread evenly and press into the bottom
of an 8-inch springform pan.
For filling, beat egg well. Add cream
cheese, sugar and flour. Mix well.
Evenly spread cream cheese mixture
over the biscuit crust.
For topping, mix pistachios, sugar, flour
and egg yolk together. Evenly spread on
top of filling.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Refrigerate
for 2 hours before serving.

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Designs
Lee Fisher
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Toffee Sauce
21/2 cups heavy cream, divided use
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup unsalted butter
Cake
6 ounces dates, pitted
3/4 cups water
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch salt
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus additional
for greasing
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
Whipped cream, for serving
For the toffee sauce, in a heavy
saucepan over medium heat, combine
11/4 cups of the heavy cream, sugar, corn
syrup and butter. Cook, stirring often, until
mixture turns a dark amber color, about 40
minutes. Carefully add the remaining 11/4
cups heavy cream. Caution: Mixture will
bubble up and it is hot!
For the cake, preheat oven to 350
degrees. Grease 7 (1/2-cup) ramekins with
butter and set aside.
Combine the dates and water in a
small saucepan and cook until the dates
are softened, about 15 minutes. Puree in a
blender and cool.
Combine the flour, baking powder,
baking soda and salt in a small bowl and
set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream
the brown sugar and butter until light and
fluffy. Add the vanilla, egg, orange zest
and date puree. Stir in the dry ingredients.
Divide batter into the prepared ramekins
and bake about 20 minutes. Cool slightly
and remove the cakes from the ramekins.
Slice the cakes in half horizontally. Rinse
out and dry the ramekins. Pour a little
toffee sauce in the bottom of the ramekins
and top with the bottom layer of the cake.
Add more toffee sauce, place the upper
cake layer on top and cover with more
sauce. Heat slightly before serving, invert
onto plate and, yes, cover with more sauce.
Serve with whipped cream.

Tempting Tangles
Designs
Deborah A. Dick
Dad’s Scalloped
Oyster Casserole
3 cups coarsely crushed buttery
crackers or saltine crackers
3/4 cup butter, melted (do not brown)
4 cups shucked small oysters with
liquor (if oysters are large, cut into
quarters with a sharp knife)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian
flat-leaf parsley
1 cup heavy cream (I recall in hard
times that Dad used chicken broth
in place of cream)

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Mix crackers and melted butter in a
large bowl; carefully stir until all crumbs
are coated with butter.
Spread 1/3 of the crackers mix on the
bottom of a 13 x 9 x 2-inch casserole dish.
Pour half of the oysters with their liquor
over the cracker mixture. Season with
cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Repeat
with next 1/3 of crackers and remaining
oysters. Season with cayenne pepper, salt,
pepper and parsley.
Sprinkle remaining cracker mix over the
oysters. Drizzle cream slowly and evenly
over the top.
Bake until bubbling and browned, 40
to 45 minutes.

The Little Stitcher
Laura Rimola
Here in Italy, where I live,
Christmas is represented not
only by Santa Claus or Saint
Nikolas, but also by Saint Lucia,
who symbolically brings light
and food during the winter
solstice and gifts to good
children. Coming silently on
the back of her donkey on the
night of Dec. 13, she is eagerly
awaited and loved by everyone.
Her tradition is also deeply felt
in Sweden, where she appears
crowned with burning candles
and gives toys and her “sun
buns”—the Lussekatters.
As a child I always loved
Saint Lucia very much. On her
day I received dried fruit and
nuts such as walnuts, figs and
almonds, as well as mandarin
oranges and a small toy. Now
that I have grown up, I have not
abandoned this tradition, but
I have replaced the toy with a
symbolic gift: a beautiful candle
to keep lit throughout Saint
Lucia’s sacred celebration.
Lussekatter
The Lussekatter are typical Swedish
Christmas buns, made with saffron. The
saffron makes them a brilliant yellow
to symbolize the return of the sun in the
middle of winter, during Christmastime.
Traditionally, they are a gift of Saint
Lucia for the winter solstice and
Christmas celebrations. The Lussekatter
are better and softer when heated. You
can put them in a tin and warm them in
the oven each time you want to eat one.
Raisins
75 grams unsalted butter
1/2 cup (150 milliliters) milk
1/2 teaspoon saffron
25 grams fresh brewer’s yeast or 10
grams dried yeast
3 cups flour

5 tablespoons sugar
Pinch sea salt
1 beaten egg for glazing
Place raisins in a bowl with some hot
water until they become soft. Melt the
butter in a pot over low heat, and then add
milk and saffron. Heat until just warm, not
more than 37 degrees C/100 degrees F. Stir
in yeast and let set 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour,
sugar and salt. Add the butter/milk mixture
and combine to make a soft dough.
Knead until the dough is homogeneous,
elastic and smooth. Place dough in a large
greased bowl, covering it with a cloth, and
let rise for 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees
C/425 degrees F. Cover a baking sheet
with parchment paper or grease the pan
with butter. Cut the dough in 10 to 12
equally sized pieces. Roll each piece until
it is about 30 centimeters long, and then
curl each one into an “S” shape. Place the
buns on the prepared baking sheet, brush
with the beaten egg, and put a raisin into
the center of each “S” curl. Let rise 30 to
45 minutes.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden
brown. Leave to cool a little while before
serving in a pretty Christmas dish.

The Queen Stitch
Sharlotte DeVere
When I was a child, a very
special treat at holiday time
was to visit Lewisburg, Pa., to
visit my grandmother’s nephew.
He owned The Purity Candy
Company, and we were allowed
to go behind the scenes to see
all the luscious candies being
made! The ladies putting the
chocolate on the creams, turtles,
covered nuts and pretzels, and
making nonpareils fascinated
me. Their fingers seemed to
be on autopilot as they chatted
and worked with the tempered
chocolate on cool, marble
tables, and put the “secret code”
special swirl on each chocolatecovered cream to indicate
what was inside. The chocolate
and peanut butter straws,
hard candies, ribbon candy
and lollipops were a different
kind of amazing as the hot,
brightly colored sugar mixtures
were manipulated, formed
and cooled. This lollipop in
stitches brings back many sweet
memories for me, and maybe it
will for you too.

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Recipes & Memories
Threaded Dream
Studio
Katrina King

TurtleBunny
Creations
Chrissy Callahan

We created a new memory!
Christmas Eve is now a time
for snacks and games with our
friends and family.

Christmas has always been
HUGE in my family—there
was a time when our house was
decorated with Santa Clauses
year-round! So, of course, my
Christmas memories are hard to
narrow down, but it seems fitting
for my first ornament issue to
share my favorite family ornament
tradition.
From their very first Christmas,
every year my mom gave my dad
a silver bell ornament with a small
charm engraved with that year’s
most memorable occasion. There
was a new silver bell every year
to celebrate births and pets and
vacations. For their 25th (silver)
anniversary, they decorated one

Spritz Cookies
½ cup butter, room temperature
¼ cup shortening
¾ cup sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Colored sugar
Cream together butter and shortening.
Add sugar, beating until fluffy. Add egg
and vanilla, beating well. In a small bowl
combine flour, baking powder and salt; add
to creamed mixture. Dough will be stiff.
Shape by hand or load into a cookie
press and place cookies on baking sheet.
Sprinkle with colored sugar.
Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

tree all in silver along with all
their bells and memories.
My husband and I continued
that tradition. Just over 20
years later, I celebrated my 10th
Christmas with my husband
and gave him his 10th silver
ornament. In 15 more years,
we’ll have our own silver tree
celebrating our own memories.
Then, perhaps, we’ll have to
change to gold ornaments and
head to our 50th!
Grandma’s Butter
Crunch Candy
One my favorites and a must-make
classic for every Christmas!
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon corn syrup
¾ cup chopped nuts (optional)
2 ounces chocolate chips (or more
if desired!)

Where to Find It
Access Commodities
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retailers
Aleene’s
(888) 345-0764
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Anchor Crafts
www.anchorcrafts.com/en
Annie’s Craft Store
(Steam-a-Seam)
www.anniescatalog.com
By Jupiter!
(800) 242-2574
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The CARON Collection
(203) 381-9999
www.caron-net.com
Classic Colorworks
(520) 396-3802
www.classiccolorworks.com
Colonial Needle Company/
Presencia
(800) 963-3353
www.colornialneedle.com
Dames of the Needle
www.damesoftheneedle.com
Darice
mail-order source:
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(800) 743-2723
www.bolekscrafts.com
Dinky-Dyes
(725) 735-6103
www.dinkydyes.com

DMC Corp./Charles Craft
(800) 275-4117
www.dmc.com/us
Eclypse’s Colors
www.eclypsescolors.blogspot.com/
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
(800) 423-2319
www.firemountaingems.com
The Gentle Art
(614) 855-8346
www.thegentleart.com
Gloriana Hand-Dyed Threads
(425) 558-9200
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Hanging Thread/formerly Picture
This Plus
(785) 571-2516
www.hangingthread.com
Hobby Lobby
(Artiste)
(800) 888-2776
www.hobbylobby.com
Home Sewing Depot
(Skirtex)
(623) 878-7350
www.homesewingdepot.com
JoAnn/hilde & jo
(888) 739-4120
www.joann.com
Just Another Button Company
(618) 667-8531
www.justanotherbuttoncompany.com
Kreinik
(800) 537-2166
www.kreinik.com

Grease a cookie sheet.
Melt butter in saucepan over low heat.
Remove from heat and add sugar.
Stir with wooden spoon until sugar is
dissolved.
Return to heat and stir until mixture
begins to bubble.
Add water and corn syrup; mix.
Cook over low heat to 290 degrees
(brittle stage, approximately 15 to 20
minutes), stirring frequently.
Remove from heat. Add nuts if
desired; mix.
Pour onto prepared cookie sheet.
While candy is cooling, loosen from pan
with spatula several times.
When candy is cool, spread melted
chocolate chips on top (or pour unmelted
chips on the candy while the candy is still
hot and spread the chocolate as it melts).
Break candy into pieces when
chocolate is set.
Store in covered container in
cool place. f

Look for the supplies used in this issue in
your local needlework shop.

Lady Dot Creates
www.etsy.com/shop/ladydotcreates
Lakeside Linens & Design Inc.
(360) 428-8688
www.lakesidelinens.com
Lion Brand Yarn
www.lionbrand.com

Sullivans USA
(800) 862-8586
www.sullivansusa.net
Swarovski North America Limited
800-426-3088
www.create-your-style.com

Luminous Fiber Arts
www.etsy.com/shop/
LuminousFiberArts

Therm O Web
(HeatnBond)
(800) 323-0799
www.thermowebonline.com

Madeira USA
www.madeirausa.com

Treenway Silks
www.treenwaysilks.com

Mill Hill Beads
www.millhillbeads.com

Under the Sea Fabrics
www.undertheseafabrics.com

Mystic Fabrics
www.mysticfabrics.com

Weeks Dye Works
(919) 772-9166
www.weeksdyeworks.com

Needlepoint Inc.
(800) 345-1622
www.needlepointinc.com
Nikyscreations
www.nikyscreations.com
Rainbow Gallery
(800) 522-6827
www.rainbowgallery.com
Romy’s Creations
https://www.etsy.com/shop/
RomysCreationsItaly

Wichelt Imports Inc.
(Mill Hill)
www.wichelt.com
Yarn Tree
(800) 247-3952
www.yarntree.com
Zweigart
mail-order source:
Needleworker’s Delight
(800) 931-4545
www.needleworkersdelight.com

Silk Road Fibers
www.silkroadfiber.com
Silkweaver Fabrics
www.silkweaverfabrics.com
Sulky of America
www.sulky.com

Editor’s Note: When contacting
these sources, tell them you read
about them in this issue of Just
CrossStitch magazine.

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