Anchor Schöner als Sternenstaub - 0022109-00000-14 - Downloadable PDF

Anchor "Schöner als Sternenstaub" Embroidery Pattern – Downloadable PDF by Anchor Studio

This free downloadable embroidery pattern, design number 0022109-00000-14, is designed by Anchor Studio and published by MEZ GmbH. Titled Schöner als Sternenstaub (meaning "More Beautiful Than Stardust"), this intermediate-level embroidery project results in a charming, three-dimensional decorative hanging star — a "Welcome-Stern" — beautifully embellished with counted cross stitch, beadwork, and metallic thread accents. The finished piece is designed to be stuffed, sewn into a star shape, and suspended with an organza ribbon, making it an elegant ornament or home decoration.

About the Design

The pattern features a single decorative design: a stuffed fabric star worked on evenweave linen fabric. The star motif is stitched centrally onto the fabric, embellished with gold and pearl beads, and then assembled into a three-dimensional padded ornament. The combination of counted embroidery, metallic thread, and decorative beading gives the finished star a luxurious, sparkling appearance that makes it suitable as a gift, a seasonal decoration, or a year-round home accent.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a three-dimensional stuffed decorative star intended for hanging. The star is constructed from two star-shaped pieces of embroidered linen fabric sewn together, lightly filled with stuffing, and finished with an organza ribbon hanger. Gold metallic thread is used to attach the ribbon, adding a final decorative flourish. The overall dimensions of the fabric before cutting are 80 x 40 cm, cut into two squares of 40 x 40 cm each, with the finished star cut to shape with a 2 cm seam allowance.

Techniques Used

• Counted cross stitch – The primary embroidery technique, worked over 2 fabric threads in both height and width on evenweave linen
• Backstitch (Steppstich/Rückstich) – Used for outlining and detail work, also worked over 2 fabric threads
• Tent stitch (Spannstich) – An additional embroidery stitch used within the design for filling or accent areas
• Bead attachment – Gold round beads (2.5 mm) and opaque lustered rocaille beads (2 mm) are sewn onto the finished embroidery for decorative sparkle
• Fabric assembly and construction – The embroidered fabric is cut to the star template with seam allowance, sewn right sides together, turned, stuffed with a small amount of wadding, and hand-closed with small stitches
• Seam finishing – Raw fabric edges are finished with zigzag stitching before embroidery begins

Stitches Used

• Kreuzstich – Cross stitch, the foundational stitch of the design
• Steppstich / Rückstich – Backstitch, used for fine lines and outlines
• Spannstich – Tent stitch, used as an accent or fill stitch within the composition

Materials Required

The pattern calls for the following specific materials:

• Fabric: 80 x 40 cm evenweave counted fabric (112 threads per 10 cm) in linen, cut into two 40 x 40 cm squares
• Anchor Sticktwist (stranded cotton), Art. Nr. 4635000– in the following shades:
  • #00001 – White (1 skein)
  • #00276 – Medium Cream (1 skein)
  • #00292 – Light Yellow (1 skein)
  • #01020 – Light Pink (1 skein)
• Anchor Metallic thread, Art. Nr. 4316000– in:
  • #00300