Gold Presents with Holly and Candles
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Gift-wrapped presents remain one of Christmas's most enduring symbols, representing both the practical tradition of exchange and the emotional anticipation of discovery. Holly, with its glossy leaves and bright red berries, has adorned winter celebrations since ancient times—Romans associated it with good fortune, and early Christians later linked its prickly leaves and blood-red fruit to the Nativity story. Candles, before electricity became universal, were the literal heart of Christmas light and warmth, making them both functional and deeply symbolic of hope and illumination during the darkest season.
- Stitch count: 69 x 90
- 26 colors in the palette
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69 x 90 stitches 26 colors
Pattern description
A jewel-box of festive nostalgia, this 69-stitch counted cross-stitch design stacks golden wrapped presents with ruby-red bows and vibrant holly sprigs, all crowned with flickering candles and floating stars. The warm, saturated palette of golds, deep reds, and forest greens evokes vintage Christmas card illustrations, creating a compact composition perfect for framing or stitching into a greeting card itself.
Stitched across 26 DMC thread colors at intermediate skill level, the pattern balances complexity with achievable detail—the shaded gold boxes demonstrate dimension through color gradation, while the holly leaves and striped candles offer satisfying definition. Working on 14-count Aida, this relatively modest stitch count completes quickly enough for holiday deadlines yet delivers full visual impact.
Gift this pattern to friends who love traditional Christmas aesthetics, or stitch multiples for a coordinated set of ornaments and cards. The cheerful, universally resonant imagery—wrapped gifts, holiday greenery, candlelight—makes it equally at home on a December mantelpiece or as a handmade card that captures the warmth of the season.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 69 x 90 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.9 x 6.4 inches or 125 x 163 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.8 x 12.3 inches or 275 x 313 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
