Embrace the mindful hobby of embroidery with a coordinated bundle of 2 8" in-the-hoop color-printed fabric patterns and one rectangular 11"x14" pattern on linen-cotton canvas.

NOTE: This is a bundle of three fabric patterns. You supply your own hoop, needle and floss. If you'd prefer all-in-one kits that includes these supplies, go to the KITS section of our shop. Find recommended DMC floss colors for each pattern here.

Crimson Christmas is a set of 3 holiday embroidery patterns. There are two 8" in-the-hoop patterns and one 10" square sampler pattern. You'll use a dozen classic hand embroidery stitches and a shared color palette to stitch holiday motifs.

Experienced stitchers enjoy the range of classic hand embroidery stitches in these patterns, while those new to needle crafts use the clear and complete how-tos to learn this comfort craft suited to all generations.

Finished project dimensions: 8" (2 in-the-hoop) and 10" square (1 sampler)

PATTERNS IN THIS BUNDLE

Christmas Motif Sampler

Embroider a sampler bursting with holiday motifs — rooftop Santa, stocking, wrapped giftbox and Nordic-stled ornaments — arranged in the tradition of the classic motif sampler.

Nordic Noel

Embroider a symmetrical design of medallions, zigzags, and stitch-filled borders that fills an 8" hoop, part oversized Christmas ball, part Nordic sweater. The motifs and crimson-forward palette tie it to the Christmas Motif Sampler and Up On The Rooftop. Stitch it on its own or alongside its siblings for a matching set of heirloom holiday hoops.

Up On The Rooftop

Embroider a stitch-filled rooftop scene with Santa and his striped bag of gifts, chimneys, stars, and garland-laden trees, finished with a decorative scalloped border. It's worked in a palette with deep crimson reds, forest and pistachio greens, and antique violet and old gold accents for a rich, vintage holiday feel.

INCLUDED:

::> two 8" round color-printed fabric patterns printed to 10.5" square cotton fabric

::> one color-printed fabric pattern printed to 14" square cotton fabric and an additional blank piece of 14" square cotton

::> 3 easy-to-follow illustrated stitching guides

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I do this if I've never embroidered?

Yes. All the instructions you'll need are included. If you've never handled a needle and thread, it might take a while to get comfortable. Take your time, keep your thread length under 18", and just be sure you're not tangling things and that you're pulling the thread all the way through. Once you've got this rhythm established with simple straight stitches, you can keep adding to the stitches you've mastered. The stitching guides actually tell you which stitches to start with on a design if you're new to embroidery.

What can I do with my finished project?

You can finish it in the hoop and hang it or get a frame with a circular cutout and glass cover. My favorite thing to do is to finish the design in a nicer hoop and then display on plate stand or small easel. I add it to styled vignettes around my house.

Will the printed pattern wash out?

No. You may wash your finished project but the printed design will not wash away.

What's the difference between kits and fabric prints?

The kits include not only the fabric print but also floss, needles, a storage tin, and hoop. The fabric prints include just the fabric print and the stitching guide. You will need to supply hoop, needles, and floss.

Do you offer PDF patterns?

No.

I see the option to add on scissors and needle minder. Do I need them?

You don't need a needle minder. It's simply a nice extra: it attaches to your work in progress with a magnet and will hold your needle when you need to put it down. 

You will need scissors, but any scissors that you have already will also work. Our scissors are the right size for fitting into the storage tin that comes with each kit, and I like having a few pairs for my my many works in progress.

Copyright

This embroidery pattern is designed by Debbie Hodge/Stitched Stories LLC and is for personal use only.

Patterns may not be reproduced or shared. 2023 Debbie Hodge, Stitched Stories.