Holly Wreaths, Berries, and Pine Cones
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The repeating border composition uses radial and bilateral symmetry to create visual rhythm—each holly wreath anchors the pattern center, flanked by flowing garland curves that guide the eye side-to-side. This classical ornamental structure mirrors traditional holiday trim and wallpaper borders from the Victorian era, when Christmas motifs became standardized icons in domestic decoration. The alternating weight of solid wreaths and delicate berries creates a pleasing visual balance, a hallmark of well-designed repeating patterns that avoid monotony while maintaining cohesive overall impact.
- Stitch count: 170 x 35
- 7 colors in the palette
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170 x 35 stitches 7 colors
Pattern description
This festive border pattern combines a bold jewel-tone palette—deep forest green, rich red, and warm brown—stitched across 170×170 counted cross-stitch squares. The repeating motif alternates holly wreaths with white ribbon bows, trailing garland swags, and small clustered berries with dimensional pine cones, creating a classic Christmas ornament stripe perfect for holiday stockings, table runners, or framed needlework. With 7 DMC thread colors and an advanced skill level, the geometric precision and color transitions demand careful attention, rewarding experienced stitchers with a polished, gallery-quality festive heirloom.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 170 x 35 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 12.1 x 2.5 inches or 308 x 64 mm
Suggested Material Size: 18 x 8.4 inches or 458 x 214 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
