Bright Red Ornaments on Green Christmas Tree
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Christmas trees—evergreen conifers such as spruce, fir, and pine—have been treasured winter symbols for centuries. The tradition of decorating living trees indoors gained widespread popularity in 19th-century Europe and America, becoming central to holiday celebrations worldwide. The practice symbolizes renewal and hope during the darkest season, while the bright ornaments and lights recall both candles and celestial stars, blending pagan winter customs with Christian nativity observance.
- Stitch count: 49 x 71
- 18 colors in the palette
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49 x 71 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
This festive cross-stitch captures the classic Christmas tree with bold color and cheerful simplicity. A golden star crowns the design, while vibrant red ornaments dangle across the layered green branches, creating instant holiday warmth. The 49 × 49 stitch count makes it an ideal intermediate project—large enough to see satisfying progress, yet compact enough to complete in a weekend or two.
The palette of 18 DMC thread colors brings depth to what could easily be a flat design. Shades of green build the tree's dimensional form, while the jewel-bright reds of the ornaments pop against the background, and touches of gold and cream add festive shimmer. The pure white Aida background lets the tree stand out like a spotlight.
Perfect for framing, gifting, or displaying on a shelf during the season, this needlework design appeals to stitchers seeking a quick-win holiday project. Its intermediate skill level and moderate thread count make it accessible without feeling overly simplistic, and the timeless ornament-and-star motif never goes out of style—whether hung in a traditional or modern home.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 49 x 71 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3.5 x 5.1 inches or 89 x 129 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9.4 x 11 inches or 239 x 279 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
