Holiday Card 2024 Cross Stitch Pattern by The Blue Flower

Did you know that a group of cardinals is called a "radiance?" This year the holiday card features radiant cardinals enjoying a gingerbread bird house! I couldn't decide which version I liked best so I included both.

The models are stitched on 40 count "Jack Frost" linen from Seraphim. Stitch count for each version is 95 high x 113 wide. The models are trimmed with "Bittersweet" velveteen from Lady Dot Creates, and some vintage style mini tinsel.

Threads Used:

DMC - 221, 413, 420, 3371, 3853, 3865, 4130

Weeks - Chestnut

Classic Colorworks - Glazed Carrots

(DMC conversion is included for the overdyed threads. Closest DMC match for the fabric is roughly 927.)

Stitching both designs with 2 strands of thread requires 2 skeins of 420 and 3865. If stitching on 16/32 count or lower you'll need 3 skeins of 420 and 3865 and 2 skeins of Chestnut to stitch both versions.