Bright Yellow Star with Holiday Garland
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Stars have captivated human imagination across every culture and era—from ancient navigation guides to symbols of hope, wishes, and magic in stories and folklore. This stylized star, rendered with an endearing face and holiday garland, captures the whimsical spirit of Christmas decoration traditions, where stars crown trees and light windows with promise. The character's gentle blue eyes and serene expression transform a geometric shape into a friendly presence, echoing how stars appear in children's bedtime imagery and seasonal celebration lore around the world.
- Stitch count: 133 x 143
- 25 colors in the palette
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133 x 143 stitches 25 colors
Pattern description
This cheerful star shines in bold golden yellow with large sapphire-blue eyes and a gentle expression, adorned with a festive red and green garland draped playfully around its lower edge. At 133 × 133 stitches across 25 DMC thread colors, the intermediate-level pattern balances simplicity with charming detail—perfect for stitchers ready to move beyond basics without tackling heavy complexity.
The palette combines sunny warmth with cool jewel accents, evoking holiday spirit and Christmas décor appeal. Stitched on standard Aida, this counted cross-stitch works beautifully as a small framed ornament, greeting card insert, or seasonal wall hanging. The straightforward star silhouette and cheerful character make it ideal for gift-giving to children or as a welcoming decorative touch to festive homes.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 133 x 143 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9.5 x 10.2 inches or 241 x 259 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15.4 x 16.1 inches or 391 x 409 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
