FREE Christmas and Holiday Patterns
11. Christmas Patterns from the About.com Cross Stitch Guide
Cross Stitch Guide Connie Barwick has links to lots of terrific projects for the holidays.More »
12. Skating Child and Snowman Runner
Check out this adorable embroidered patchwork runner featuring an ice skating snowman and child. The project is worked in basic surface embroidery stitches using bright, happy shades of embroidery floss.It's the perfect size to stitch as a last-minute gift idea!
You can find the complete tutorial - including the directions for assembling the patchwork runner - on the RevoluzZza Blog site, and the pdf pattern here.
It's a German site, but the language of embroidery is crisp and clear.More »
13. Gingerbread Couple
This adorable gingerbread couple is available over at the Multi-Tasking Mama blog site.More »
14. Reindeer in the Snow
Stitch this reindeer pattern, available on the Badbirds blog site. Be sure to check out their entire list of free patterns while you're there!More »
15. Mouse King
The Floss Box features this pattern for the Mouse King from the Nutcracker.There are lots of other free patterns on their site as well, so you'll definitely want to check their freebies page.More »
16. Tag Ornaments
This versatile pattern features three different designs you can use to make gift tags or ornaments. The patterns have been designed with specific hand embroidery stitches in mind, and the project set includes a stitch key you can follow. Stitch the tags as shown, or personalize them with names or dates.
Each stitch used in the designs has a link to the tutorial in the Alphabetical Stitch List, making the patterns easy for beginners to follow.
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