The Spirit of Christmas (Lavender and Lace)

December 2007

Lavender and Lace are definitely becoming a firm favourite of mine when it comes to cross stitch charts.

They are usually largish projects that you can really get your teeth into and always have the most wonderful detail in them as well as Gold threads and beading which is why I choose The Spirit of Christmas as my next project and I  just managed to get it finished and framed in time to hang it on my wall for the festive season.

I think this Santa, holding the Christmas Star and surrounded by a wreath bedecked with Deep Red ribbons and candles, reflects the magical spirit of the Christmas season.

Stitched on

32 count Belfast Natural Linen from Zweigart (2 over 2)

Stitch count

162 x 166

Design area

10" x 10 3/8" (32 count)

DMC floss

321                        355                        356

469                       470                       498

677                       712                        754

814                        822                        934

937                       938                        3022

3023                      3024                     3046

3328                      3371                     3750

3778                     3779                     3787

814 + 3371          white

Specialty Items

• Balger threads from Kreinik Manufacturing.
• 002HL
• 205C