Cross-Stitch Christmas Creations: Festive Perforated Paper Designs

by Annie's

Overview

Holiday stitching is a favorite for cross stitchers of all level, and this book focuses on festive patterns worked on perforated paper. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions guide stitchers of all skill levels through exciting and unique holiday decor items. From tree toppers to ornaments and candle wraps to advent calendars, this book will have stitchers creating for the Christmas season all year long.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781573675901
Publisher:	Annie's
Publication date:	12/01/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	56
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

Annie's is part of the third-generation Muselman family business, founded in 1925 and long known for original craft designs including crochet, knitting, card making, paper crafts, beading, sewing, quilting, and needlework. Annie's books are sold through independent retailers and major chain stores worldwide. They are headquartered in Berne, Indiana.

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Cross-Stitch Christmas Creations

Festive Perforated Paper Designs

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By Annie's

Annie's

Copyright © 2014 Annie's
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-57367-590-1

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CHAPTER 1

Advent Stockings

Designs by Christy Schmitz

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Materials

• 24 (5" × 5") pieces 14-count white perforated paper from Wichelt Imports Inc.®

• Four skeins each The Gentle Art Sampler Threads

• Four skeins each The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Sampler Threads

• Size 24 tapestry needle

The Gentle Art Sampler Threads

DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses

* 0190 (936) forest glade
/ 0920 (598) tropical ocean
@ 0940 (3808) island blue
# 0390 (498) buckeye scarlet
[??] 0180 (471) spring grass

The Gentle Art

Simply Shaker Sampler Threads

DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses

• 7054 (blanc) chalk
[??] 7074 (469) chives

Stitch Count: 42H × 36W each

Design Size: 3" × 2 5/8" each

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

Backstitch over one square using one strand 0190.

Finishing Materials & Instructions:

Four 8½" × 11" pieces coordinating cardstock
Two 8½" × 11" pieces coordinating scrapbook paper
22" × 28" frame
22" × 28" piece poultry fencing
Coordinating spray paint
Staple gun
24 small wooden clothespins
Acid-free glue stick
Advent fillers (small candies, slips of paper with winter activities)

Trim each stitched piece to one square from stitching on all sides. Using one trimmed piece as a template, cut 48 pieces of coordinating cardstock to same size. Glue one piece of cardstock to the back of each stitched piece; allow to adhere completely.

Glue a second piece of cardstock to the back of one pieced stocking, gluing only around the edges and bottom. Leave top open. Repeat for remaining stockings and cardstock pieces.

Spray-paint frame; allow to dry completely. Staple poultry fencing to back of frame. Insert advent fillers into stockings. Place stockings on poultry fencing and clip in place using small clothespins.

CHAPTER 2

Festive Friends

Designs by Sharon Pope

This whimsical trio of holiday friends will take center stage on any tree this holiday season. Bold, vibrant colors and adorable characters make these fun to stitch, and quick finishing instructions will have them hanging on your tree in no time.

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials

• Three 6" × 5" pieces 14-count white perforated paper from Wichelt Imports Inc.

• One skein each DMC® six-strand embroidery floss

• Two spools Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4

• Size 24 tapestry needle

DMC®

[??] 350 coral, med.
[love] 817 coral red, vy. dk.
[??] 957 geranium, pl.
     956
geranium
a     209
lavender, dk.
[??] 208 lavender, vy. dk.
[??] 907 parrot green, lt.
G     906
parrot green, med.
~     519
sky blue
[??] 518
Wedgwood, lt.
@     517
Wedgwood, dk.
(     436
tan
3     435
brown, vy. lt.
[??] 433 brown, med.
• blanc white
µ     415
pearl gray
z     414
steel gray, dk.
#     413
pewter gray, dk.
*     310
black
/     742
tangerine, lt.
4     741
tangerine, med.

Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4

ss 032 pearl

Stitch Count: 56H × 42W each

Design Size: 4" × 3" each

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

Backstitch over one square using one strand 310.

Work French knot where • appears using two strands of floss and wrapping floss around needle twice.

Work straight stitch (ss) using two strands of floss or one strand of very fine braid unless otherwise indicated.

Straight Stitch (ss) Instructions:

032 stars
956 scarf fringe on Penguin
906 scarf fringe on Snowman
433 Snowman's arms
208 scarf fringe on Reindeer

French Knot Instructions:

906 fringe on Penguin and Snowman scarves
208 fringe on Reindeer scarf

Finishing Materials & Instructions:

Three 4½" × 3½" pieces apple green cardstock

Three 10" lengths ¼"-wide white grosgrain ribbon

Glue stick

Trim each stitched design to one square from stitching on all sides. Center one stitched piece atop one piece of cardstock; glue in place. Glue ends of one length of ribbon to the back of layered stitched piece to make hanging loop. Repeat for remaining stitched pieces, cardstock and ribbon.

CHAPTER 3

Chevron Christmas Trees

Designs by Patti Connor of SamSarah Design Studio

This trio of chevron-patterned trees is sure to elicit plenty of oohs and aahs from holiday guests. Simple cross stitch and easy-to-follow finishing instructions will have these gracing your holiday mantel in no time.

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials

• Three 9" × 12" pieces 14-count white perforated paper from Wichelt Imports Inc.

• Three skeins each Weeks Dye Works™ Hand Over Dyed Floss

• Size 24 tapestry needle

Weeks Dye Works™ Hand Over Dyed Floss

DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses

@ 2120 (518) capri
[love] 2258 (347) Aztec red
[??] 1150 (646) Spanish moss
• 1092 (3865) grits

Stitch Count:

Blue Tree: 111H × 84W

Red Tree: 111H × 70W

Gray Tree: 78H × 78W

Design Size:

Blue Tree: 8" × 6"

Red Tree: 8" × 5"

Gray Tree: 5 5/8" × 5 5/8"

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

Note: Red lines are for finishing and should not be backstitched.

Finishing Materials & Instructions:

Three 8½" × 11" pieces coordinating scrapbook paper
Three 1½"-diameter × ½"-thick wooden tread wheels with ¼"-diameter center hole
Three ¼"-diameter wooden dowels in the following lengths: 5½", 6" and 8"
Silver spray paint
Craft glue
Small paintbrush
Paper clips or binder clips

Trim stitched design along red line on chart, including tab on side. Use trimmed Blue Tree stitched piece to cut coordinating scrapbook paper to same size, keeping side edges equal but removing a margin equal to one row of stitching to the pointed edges so scrapbook paper is slightly smaller than the Tree. Repeat for Red and Gray trees and scrapbook papers.

Gently roll Blue Tree cutout scrapbook paper to form a cone and fold back tabs at edge of stitching, especially at the top. You may need to trim top edges of the tab diagonally to help top of cone come to a point. Paint white glue on the right side of tab, roll back into a cone and secure tab to underside of opposite cut edge. Hold in place with paper clips or binder clips until glue sets. Repeat process for remaining cut-out scrapbook papers and remaining stitched pieces. Allow to dry completely.

Stack Blue Tree stitched piece atop large scrapbook paper cone and test fit; if necessary, trim scrapbook paper cone to fit. Carefully paint craft glue on inside of stitched piece from pointed edge to ½" from pointed edge. Place over scrapbook paper and hold in place until glue sets. Repeat for Red and Gray Trees scrapbook paper cutouts and stitched pieces. Allow to dry completely.

Spray-paint wheels and dowels and allow to dry completely. Insert dowels into wheels and glue in place if necessary to secure. Place Blue Tree over 8"-tall dowel, Red Tree over 6" dowel and Gray Tree over 5½" dowel.

CHAPTER 4

Falling Snowflakes

Designs by Sharon Pope

Christmas and the holiday season are synonymous with falling snow. The glittery one-of-a-kind snowflakes fall gracefully with a fleeting beauty. You can capture this beauty with this set of six snowflake designs.

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials

• Six 6" × 6" pieces 14-count white perforated paper from Wichelt Imports Inc.

• One skein each DMC® six-strand embroidery floss

• Two spools Kreinik Blending Filament

• Size 24 tapestry needle

DMC®

·     3756
baby blue, ul. vy. lt.
·     211
lavender, lt.
· 032 KBF pearl

[??] 3841 baby blue, pl.
[??] 210 lavender, med.
[??] 032 KBF pearl

*     3755
baby blue
*     209
lavender, dk.
* 032 KBF pearl

Kreinik Blending Filament

032 pearl

Stitch Count:

Snowflake One: 55H × 47W

Snowflake Two: 56H × 53W

Snowflake Three: 53H × 45W

Snowflake Four: 51H × 51W

Snowflake Five: 55H × 53W

Snowflake Six: 53H × 51W

Design Size:

Snowflake One: 4" × 3 3/8"

Snowflake Two: 4" × 3 7/8"

Snowflake Three: 3 7/8" × 3¼"

Snowflake Four: 3 2/3" × 3 2/3"

Snowflake Five: 4" × 3 7/8"

Snowflake Six: 3 7/8" × 3 2/3"

Instructions: Cross stitch over one square using one strand of each floss and one strand of blending filament.

Finishing Materials & Instructions:

Six 5" × 5" pieces coordinating scrapbook paper
13" × 13" frame
Silver spray paint
Clear fishing line
Glue stick
Hot-glue gun

Spray-paint frame; allow to dry completely.

Trim each stitched piece to one square from stitching on all sides. Using trimmed stitched pieces as templates, cut coordinating scrapbook paper to same size; glue same-size paper to back of each stitched piece.

Cut six pieces of fishing line to varying lengths to fit into frame. Attach one end of each length to one stitched piece. Position snowflakes as desired and attach other end of fishing line to back of frame using hot glue.

CHAPTER 5

A Set of Santas

Designs by Donna V. Giampa of The Vermillion Stitchery

Few faces are more iconic in the holiday season than Santa Claus, and this charming set will have your tabletop decked out with the jolliest elf.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

• Five 5" × 5" pieces 14-count white perforated paper from Wichelt Imports Inc.

• One skein each DMC® six-strand embroidery floss

• One skein each DMC® Metallic Pearl Cotton #5

• Size 24 tapestry needle

DMC®

*     898
coffee brown, vy. dk.
4     434
brown, lt.
b     436
tan
∞ 738 tan, vy. lt.
X     642
beige gray, dk.
[??] 644 beige gray, med.
~     822
beige gray, lt.
•     300
mahogany, vy. dk.
8     780
topaz, ul. vy. dk.
[??] 782 topaz, dk.
(     676
old gold, lt.
– 677 old gold, vy. lt.
#     839
beige brown, dk.
[??] 840 beige brown, med.
/     762
pearl gray, vy. lt.
[??] 890 pistachio green, ul. dk.
G     501
blue green, dk.
[??] 319 pistachio green, vy. dk.
$     320
pistachio green, med.
3     367
pistachio green, dk.
[??] 368 pistachio green, lt.
[??] 369 pistachio green, vy. lt.
     3347
yellow green, med.
[love] 814 garnet, dk.
@     498
red, dk.
«     349
coral, dk.
[??] 321 red
µ     3778
terra cotta, lt.
[??] 758 terra cotta, vy. lt.
[??] 754 peach, lt.
+     948
peach, vy. lt.
[??] 760 salmon
a     761
salmon, lt.
£     311
navy blue, med.
[??] 322 baby blue, vy. dk.
z     775
baby blue, vy. lt.
• blanc white bs
bs     413
pewter gray, dk.
bs     938
coffee brown, ul. dk.

DMC£ Metallic Pearl Cotton #5

* 5282 gold, lt.

Stitch Count: 43H × 43W each

Design Size: 3 1/8" × 3 1/8" each

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

Backstitch over one square using one strand of floss.

Backstitch (bs) Instructions Holly Santa

890 holly leaves
413 hair, mustache and beard
938 remainder of backstitch

Red Coat Santa

413 hair and beard
938 remainder of backstitch

Star Santa

938 red part of hat, eyes
300 nose, stars
413 remainder of backstitch

Jingle Bell Santa

413 hair, eyebrows, beard
890 green holly
938 remainder of backstitch

Toy Bag Santa

311 glove
413 hair, mustache and beard
938 remainder of backstitch

Finishing Materials & Instructions:

Four round acrylic coasters (#3292) from Yarn Tree
4" × 4" × 4" papier-mâché box
Five 5" × 5" pieces white cardstock
Glue stick
18" length 5/8"-wide red-and-white ribbon

Trim stitched pieces to one square from stitching on all sides. Using trimmed pieces as templates, cut cardstock to same size. Glue a cardstock piece to the back of each stitched piece. Following manufacturer's instructions, insert one backed stitched piece into each coaster.

Center and glue remaining backed stitched piece to top of papier-mâché box. Glue ribbon around middle of box, centering and folding under raw ends of ribbon.

CHAPTER 6

Nativity Silhouette Candle Wraps

Designs by Sharon Pope

The warm glow of candlelight coordinates beautifully with these silhouette designs. Stitched entirely in a single floss color, the design exudes timeless elegance.

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials

• Three 9" × 12" pieces 14-count antique brown perforated paper from Wichelt Imports Inc.

• Three skeins DMC® six-strand embroidery floss

• Size 24 tapestry needle

DMC®

* 310 black

Stitch Count

Holy Family: 84H × 126W

Shepherds: 66H × 126W

Magi: 66H × 126W

Design Size

Holy Family: 6" × 9"

Shepherds: 4¾" × 9"

Magi: 4¾" × 9"

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

Backstitch over one square using two strands 310.

Work French knot where • appears using two strands 310.

Work straight stitch using two strands 310.

Finishing Materials & Instructions:

Two 8" × 4" glass candleholders

One 8" × 7" glass candleholder

18" length 1½"-wide black burlap ribbon

Craft glue or permanent glue dots

Trim each stitched piece to seven squares from stitching on bottom. Trim top of each stitched design to make trimmed piece 7" high; do not trim sides. Position Holy Family stitched piece around 7" candleholder and determine length of ribbon to connect ends around candleholder. Cut ribbon to desired length. Glue one end of ribbon to back of right-hand side of stitched piece. Position stitched piece around candleholder and glue remaining end of ribbon to left-hand side of stitched piece, making sure design fits candleholder snugly. Repeat for Shepherds and Magi with 4" candleholders.

CHAPTER 7

Merry Christmas

Design by Elizabeth Spurlock

Reminiscent of a Victorian sentiment or greeting card, this design combines timeless elegance and bold jewel tones.

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials

• 8" × 13" piece 14-count white perforated paper from Wichelt Imports Inc.

• One skein each DMC® six-strand embroidery floss

• One skein DMC® Color Variations six-strand embroidery floss

• One skein each DMC® Light Effects metallic floss

• Size 24 tapestry needle

• Professionally framed

DMC®

* 154 grape, vy. dk.
X 318 steel gray, lt.
[??] 319 pistachio green, vy. dk.
/ 367 pistachio green, dk.
# 797 royal blue
[??] 798 Delft blue, dk.
[??] 820 royal blue, vy. dk.
[??] 991 aquamarine, dk.
~ 992 aquamarine, lt.
[love] 3685 mauve, vy. dk.
[??] 3687 mauve
@ 3803 mauve, dk.
$ 3814 aquamarine
3834 grape, dk.
µ 3835 grape, med.

DMC® Color Variations

• 4210 radiant ruby

DMC® Light Effects

•
E168 silver
[??] E3852 gold, dk.

Stitch Count: 56H × 32W

Design Size: 4" × 2 1/3"

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

Backstitch over one square using one strand of floss.

Backstitch (bs) Instructions:

820 blue and silver ornament
154 purple and gold ornament
3685 mauve and silver ornament
E3852 green and gold ornament

CHAPTER 8

Angel Tree Topper

Design by Angela Pullen Atherton of Pullen Designs

Grace the top of your holiday focal point with this elegant angelic tree topper. Dressed in rich hues of greens and reds, the angel topper is also a quick finish with the use of a single sheet of acetate.

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials

• 9" × 12" piece 14-count white perforated paper from Wichelt Imports Inc.

• One skein each DMC® six-strand embroidery floss

• One skein each DMC® Light Effects metallic floss

• Size 24 tapestry needle

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Table of Contents

Contents

Pattern Services and Revisions,
Introduction,
Advent Stockings,
Festive Friends,
Chevron Christmas Trees,
Falling Snowflakes,
A Set of Santas,
Nativity Silhouette Candle Wraps,
Merry Christmas,
Angel Tree Topper,
Christmas Memories Frame,
Elegant Ornament Trio,
Christmas Motifs Explosion,
Holiday Card Duo,
Peppermint Gingerbread Cottage,
How to Stitch,
Special Thanks,