Bold Bright Santa Needlepoint Portrait
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Santa Claus, the modern icon of Christmas gift-giving, evolved from the historical figure of Saint Nicholas, a fourth-century Christian bishop known for his generosity. The jolly, rotund image of Santa in a red suit and white beard became globally standardized in the nineteenth century, shaped largely by Coca-Cola advertising campaigns and Thomas Nast's illustrations. Today, Santa represents the spirit of yuletide magic and childhood wonder across cultures worldwide, embodying themes of kindness, abundance, and joy during the winter season.
- Stitch count: 62 x 74
- 10 colors in the palette
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62 x 74 stitches 10 colors
Pattern description
This cheerful 62×62 stitch Santa portrait brings festive cheer to any holiday needlework project with its bold red and white color blocking. The ten-color DMC palette creates a crisp, graphic rendition of jolly St. Nick with his signature white beard, red suit, and blue-eyed warmth—perfect for intermediate stitchers ready to tackle varied stitch sections. The compact square format works beautifully on Aida fabric as a standalone ornament, framed miniature, or card inset, making it an ideal quick seasonal gift for Christmas enthusiasts.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 62 x 74 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.4 x 5.3 inches or 113 x 134 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.3 x 11.2 inches or 263 x 284 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
