Thimbles & Tales The Christmas Stitcher

Santa cross-stitches too!When the workshop grows quiet and the reindeer settle in for the night, Santa has a favorite way to relax-he picks up his needle and thread.Thimbles & Tales: The Christmas Stitcher is a cozy Christmas cross-stitch collection created with the beginner in mind. At the heart of the book is one large Santa cross-stitch pattern, featuring a cheerful Santa settled into his favorite chair with his stitching, sewing basket, colorful quilt, and plenty of old-fashioned Christmas charm.But the fun doesn't stop with the main pattern.Inside you'll also discover small Christmas motifs and easy borders that can be stitched on their own or mixed and matched to create ornaments, gift tags, little pillows, mug rugs, needle books, scissor fobs, and other handmade Christmas treasures.And because a cozy afternoon of Christmas stitching deserves something good from the kitchen, you'll also find a collection of Christmas cookie recipes to bake while you stitch-including old-fashioned favorites perfect for cookie trays, neighbor gifts, and holiday gatherings.Inside you'll find: - 1 large Christmas Stitcher Santa pattern- Easy-to-follow cross-stitch guidance- Beginner-friendly mini Christmas motifs- Simple Christmas borders- DMC color suggestions- Ideas for turning your stitching into finished projects- Cozy Christmas cookie recipes- Inspiration for handmade gifts- Plenty of nostalgic Christmas charmWhether you stitch the large Santa from beginning to end or simply borrow a tiny heart, holly sprig, star, lamb, tree, present, or border for another project, this is a book meant to be used again and again throughout the Christmas season.Pour something warm, put a batch of cookies in the oven, gather your floss, and come stitch with Santa.A little cloth. A little thread. A little Christmas magic.Stitch a little. Give a little. Believe a little.