Child at Window with Evergreen and Gold Wreath
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 103 x 103
- 27 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 70 times
103 x 108 stitches 27 colors
Pattern description
This warmly-colored cross stitch captures a timeless holiday moment: a cheerful child gazing from a golden-framed window beside a decorated evergreen tree, with a festive wreath and red bow adorning the frame. The composition balances domestic warmth and seasonal cheer through soft peach tones, vibrant forest green, and jewel-red accents.
With 103 x 103 stitches and 27 DMC thread colors, this intermediate-level needlework project delivers satisfying visual impact without overwhelming complexity. The nostalgic palette—warm golds, cream skin tones, and classic holiday reds and greens—evokes a gentle, vintage sensibility perfect for framing as a keepsake or gifting to family. Stitched on Aida fabric using counted cross stitch techniques, the pattern rewards patient needleworkers with a charming scene ideal for December decorating or year-round holiday displays.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 103 x 108 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.4 x 7.7 inches or 187 x 196 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.3 x 13.6 inches or 337 x 346 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
