Cross Stitch Crazy's Festive Issue 196: Free Christmas Patterns for Beginners
Cross Stitch Crazy magazine, issue 196, presents a festive collection of free Christmas cross stitch patterns. These calorie-free designs, created by Susan Bates, include a glowing house, a free gnome, and beaded Christmas tree cards. They're perfect for hanging on trees, mantelpieces, or ceilings.
The set also includes additional patterns like Hot Chocolate, Candy Cane, and Gingerbread man. Each design takes around 5 to 7 hours to stitch and requires 14-count white aida, stranded embroidery thread, a size 24 tapestry needle, backing fabric, toy stuffing or wadding, and cord or thread for hanging. No prior experience is needed to create these designs. The designers, Helen Phillips, Jan Hoot, and Fiona Hutson, have made sure these patterns are beginner-friendly. You can download the free Christmas cross stitch patterns as a PDF from the magazine's December issue.
Susan Bates' festive cross stitch designs offer a fun and engaging way to decorate your home for Christmas. With no prior experience needed and a manageable stitching time, these patterns are perfect for beginners looking to add some holiday cheer to their space.
