As the holiday season approaches, I find myself eagerly anticipating the joy and warmth that comes with it. One of my favourite traditions during this time of year is creating handcrafted gifts and decorations that add a personal touch to my home. This year, I've created a delightful free Vintage Happy Christmas cross stitch pattern that I can't wait to share with you.
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It's a charming design that harkens back to the timeless elegance of Christmases past, and the best part? It's a free pdf pattern that you can easily download and stitch up yourself. Join me in this creative journey as we bring a touch of nostalgia and holiday cheer into our homes with this lovely cross stitch project.

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Pattern dimensions
- Grid Size: 210W x 60H
- Design Area: 13.86" x 4.29" (194 x 60 stitches)
- 4 DMC threads

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How to download and print the pattern
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Once downloaded you can either print the pdf, use straight on screen or in the pattern keeper app as all my pdfs are compatible.
Download your free Vintage Happy Christmas cross stitch here
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