Merry Christmas Blue Ornament with Evergreen Sprigs
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"Merry Christmas" is one of the most universal seasonal greetings in English-speaking cultures, emerging as a standard holiday salutation during the Victorian era. The phrase became especially prominent in the 19th century through holiday cards and festive literature, and remains the quintessential expression of Christmas cheer. Its pairing with a hanging ornament—a symbol of celebration and home decoration—reinforces the greeting's association with domestic joy, family gatherings, and the ritual of adorning trees and hearths that define the Christmas season across Western traditions.
- Stitch count: 140 x 120
- 23 colors in the palette
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140 x 120 stitches 23 colors
Pattern description
This festive cross-stitch combines bold primary colors with a jewel-toned palette, featuring the phrase "MERRY CHRISTMAS" stitched in bright red across a large cerulean blue ornament. Delicate evergreen branches drape from above in rich forest green and pale sage, creating an elegant frame that balances the geometric simplicity of the ornament below. At 140 × 140 stitches with 23 DMC thread colors, the design offers an intermediate-level challenge ideal for stitchers seeking a classic holiday sentiment with sophisticated color work and dimensional layering.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 140 x 120 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10 x 8.6 inches or 254 x 218 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15.9 x 14.5 inches or 404 x 368 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
