Jewel-toned Christmas tree with gold star
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The Christmas tree tradition blends pre-Christian winter symbolism with Christian meaning: evergreens were venerated in ancient cultures for their year-round vitality and resilience through cold months. When medieval Christians adopted the practice, the tree's persistence became a metaphor for eternal life and hope during the darkest season. The modern decorated tree tradition crystallized in 19th-century Germany and Britain, where elaborate ornaments and a crowning star reflected both spiritual symbolism and domestic prosperity—making the adorned tree a universal symbol of festive renewal.
- Stitch count: 37 x 54
- 25 colors in the palette
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37 x 54 stitches 25 colors
Pattern description
This intermediate cross-stitch design captures a classic evergreen decked in rich holiday colors—emerald green boughs studded with golden-yellow and powder-blue ornaments, rosy-red accents, and pale yellow highlights throughout. The 37×37 stitch count makes it an ideal hoop-ready project for needleworkers ready to move beyond beginner patterns, offering enough complexity in the 25 DMC thread colors to keep technique engaging without overwhelming. A perky golden star crowns the tree, and the compact size works beautifully as a single-season ornament, a framed keepsake, or stitched into a greeting card or small holiday pillow cover.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 37 x 54 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.6 x 3.9 inches or 67 x 98 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8.5 x 9.8 inches or 217 x 248 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
