Cross Stitch Christmas Card

Bring some funky style to Christmas this year with these retro designs which use metallic threads for extra sparkle! Strengthen metallic threads with a conditioner such as Thread Heaven before you begin. You’ll find it stops the threads from fraying as much and will glide through your fabric much easier, too!

Designed by: Maria Diaz

Stitch time: 8 hours

Materials
- 14 count white aida, 8x8in (20x20cm) each
- Square white cards with an aperture cut to 4x4in (10x10cm)
- For embroidery floss, see Step 1

Source: Cross Stitched Cards for the Holidays | Design Originals

Step 1

Embroidery floss (cross stitched in two strands) DCM Anchor Maderia 155 109 0803 304 1006 0509 351 011 0214 704 256 1308 958 187 1114 964 1092 1112 DMC Light Effects E815 DMC Light Effects E3821 DMC Light Effects E3849

Algerian eyes in one strand:

351 011 0214
stars

958 187 1114
baubles

DMC Light Effects E815
stars

DMC Light Effects E967
bauble

DMC Light Effects E3821
stars, baubles

DMC Light Effects E3849
stars, baubles
Backstitch in one strand

155 109 0803
lettering

304 1006 0509
lettering, bauble string

351 011 0214
lettering

704 256 1308
lettering

958 187 1114
bows, lettering

DMC Light Effects E703
bows, bauble string

DMC Light Effects E815
all other details

DMC Light Effects E967
bauble

DMC Light Effects E3849
baubles
French knots in one strand

DMC Light Effects E815

Step 2

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Use the chart to make the reindeer cross stitch Christmas card.

Step 3

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Use the chart to make the ornaments cross stitch Christmas card.

Step 4

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Use the chart to make the "Merry Christmas" cross stitch card.

Step 5

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To turn your cross stitches into greeting cards, place your card face down and stick strips of double-sided tape closely around the aperture edge. Trim the edges of your fabric to fit the aperture.

Step 6

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Place your stitching face up and turn the card over to position underneath. Keep the fabric grain square to the card edge for an even more professional finish.

Step 7

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Smooth out fabric creases and press down firmly. Place double-sided tape on the edge of the left-hand panel. For colored cards add a piece of white paper.

Step 8

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Fold the left panel over to line up with the central panel. Press down firmly to flatten the card, fold the third side over and your card is complete!