Enchanting Christmas - Christmas Tree Ornaments in Anchor - Downloadable PDF

Enchanting Christmas Tree Ornaments Embroidery Pattern by Anchor – Free Downloadable PDF

This free downloadable embroidery pattern from Anchor Studio (Design No. 0060003-00709-06, published by MEZ GmbH, 2018) guides crafters through creating a set of beautifully embroidered Christmas tree ornaments — specifically decorative baubles in two sizes. Rated intermediate in difficulty, this project combines classic counted embroidery techniques with simple felt construction to produce charming, heirloom-quality holiday decorations.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces fabric-embroidered Christmas bauble ornaments in two sizes:

• Large bauble: approximately 10.5 x 13.5 cm finished size
• Small bauble: approximately 6 x 7.5 cm finished size

Each bauble is constructed from two pieces of felt cut using the included templates, with an embroidered evenweave fabric panel worked centrally on the front. The baubles are finished with a seam allowance of 1 cm and filled with wadding to give them a soft, three-dimensional shape. Wax beads are incorporated as a decorative detail, adding a tactile, festive finish. These ornaments make ideal handmade gifts or tree decorations.

Embroidery Techniques Used

This pattern employs a combination of traditional counted embroidery stitches, all worked over 2 fabric threads each way on evenweave fabric:

• Cross stitch – the primary filling stitch, always worked first before any other stitches are added. Each square on the chart represents one cross stitch.
• Backstitch – worked from right to left, used to add fine outlines, detail lines, and definition to the embroidered motifs. Backstitch is applied only after all cross stitch is complete.
• Straight stitch – simple individual stitches used for decorative accents and fine detail, also worked after the cross stitch stage.
• Running stitch – a basic in-and-out stitch used as a finishing or decorative element within the design.

A key tip from the pattern: always complete all cross stitch first, and only then add backstitch or straight stitch on top. This ensures clean, crisp outlines and prevents thread tangling or distortion of the base stitching.

Stitches at a Glance

• Cross stitch
• Backstitch
• Straight stitch
• Running stitch

Thread and Materials

The pattern uses Anchor Stranded Cotton (8m skeins), worked with 2 strands throughout. The specific colour quantities required are:

• 1 skein each of Anchor Stranded Cotton shades #47, #49, and #1092
• 3 skeins of Anchor Stranded Cotton shade #1

Fabric and Notions

The embroidery is worked on 25-count white evenweave fabric (or waste canvas), with a recommended fabric piece of approximately 50 x 30 cm. The construction of the bauble bodies uses Anchor Style and Filz-it! Uni felt sheets in the following colourways:

• Ruby – art. no. CFR1.0000.00H1
• Baby Pink – art. no. CFR1.0000.0053
• Peacock – art. no. CFR1.0000.06G4
• Cashmere Tan – art. no. CFR1.0000.0884

Additional notions include Anchor 3 mm wax beads (art. no. 0016.0006.0001) for embellishment, plus