Tiny Christmas Ornaments - PDF

Tiny Christmas Ornaments Embroidery Pattern by Kooler Design Studio

Bring festive charm to your holiday décor with Tiny Christmas Ornaments, a delightful counted cross stitch pattern designed by Linda Gillum for Kooler Design Studio (KDS# 1203). This downloadable PDF pattern features a collection of miniature Christmas ornament designs, each measuring just 21 stitches wide by 21 stitches high, making them perfect for quick holiday stitching projects, gift tags, tree ornaments, framed miniatures, or festive home decorations.

What You Will Make

This pattern produces a set of tiny Christmas ornament designs that can be stitched individually or as a coordinated collection. Their small stitch count makes them ideal for beginners or for experienced stitchers looking for fast, satisfying holiday projects. The finished pieces are well-suited to be displayed as traditional hanging tree ornaments, incorporated into greeting cards, or framed as seasonal home accents.

Fabric and Materials

The designs are intended to be stitched on 14 Count White Aida fabric, which is the most widely available and beginner-friendly counted cross stitch ground. The chart also provides guidance for stitching on other fabric counts:

• 10 Count: approximately 2 inches wide by 2 inches high
• 14 Count: approximately 1½ inches wide by 1½ inches high
• 16 Count: approximately 1¼ inches wide by 1¼ inches high
• 18 Count: approximately 1⅛ inches wide by 1⅛ inches high

It is recommended to add 4 to 6 inches to each measurement when cutting your fabric to allow sufficient margin for finishing and framing.

Floss and Thread Requirements

The pattern uses DMC embroidery floss throughout, with a rich and vibrant palette perfectly suited to Christmas themes. The full list of DMC colors referenced in the pattern includes:

• DMC 208 and DMC 209 — shades of purple/lavender
• DMC 300 and DMC 402 — deep and light mahogany/rust tones
• DMC 310 — classic black for bold outlines and detail
• DMC 413 — dark pewter grey
• DMC 498 and DMC 666 — rich Christmas reds
• DMC 676 and DMC 726 and DMC 783 — golden and warm yellow tones
• DMC 702 and DMC 704 — bright Christmas greens
• DMC 754 and DMC 945 and DMC 947 — peach and coral flesh tones
• DMC 794 — soft cornflower blue
• DMC 814 — deep garnet red
• DMC 958, DMC 959, DMC 3843, DMC 3846 — aqua and teal accent shades
• DMC 963, DMC 3326 — soft pinks
• DMC 3607, DMC 3608, DMC 3609 — plum and light orchid purples
• DMC 3756 — very pale blue-white
• DMC 3776 — light mahogany
• DMC 3818 — ultra dark emerald green
• DMC Blanc — bright white for highlights

Techniques and Stitches Used

This pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent starting point for those new to counted cross stitch. Despite their small size, the ornament designs incorporate several classic embroidery techniques that