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Free Pattern – DMC Christmas Tree & Bunnies Embroidery Pattern

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If you’re looking for a whimsical embroidery project to capture the magic of Christmas, the DMC Christmas Tree & Bunnies Embroidery Pattern might be the perfect pick for your holiday stitching list. This sweet and gentle design is full of charm, making it ideal for both experienced stitchers and confident beginners who want something festive, but not overcomplicated.

The scene itself is lovely—a soft, snowy Christmas tree surrounded by curious little bunnies, stitched in a delicate color palette that leans more woodland than flashy holiday sparkle. It’s calm, cozy, and totally heartwarming. It feels more like a storybook illustration than a standard holiday motif, which gives it a timeless quality. This is the kind of piece that could become a family favorite, pulled out every year with your other cherished decorations.

What I especially appreciate about this pattern is that it’s completely free to download from the DMC site. You’ll get a clear PDF with a detailed color key and suggested DMC threads, plus guidance on which stitches to use. The mix of backstitch, satin stitch, and French knots keeps it interesting, but not overwhelming, so it’s very doable even if you’re just getting comfortable with embroidery basics.

The design is sized just right to finish in a few relaxed sessions—perfect for stitching in front of a Christmas movie or with a cup of tea on a quiet December evening. Once finished, it would look beautiful framed in a hoop, sewn into a cushion panel, or incorporated into a handmade gift.

This pattern also lends itself well to customization. You could tweak the thread colors to match your existing decor, or even add a stitched name or date to turn it into a personalized keepsake.

All in all, the DMC Christmas Tree & Bunnies Embroidery Pattern is a gentle, joyful design that balances the spirit of the holidays with the peaceful rhythm of hand-stitching. If you’re in the mood for something festive that also brings a sense of calm, this one is worth downloading. It’s a quiet little reminder that the sweetest holiday moments are often the simplest.

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Designer Spotlight: Non Stop Stitch

Non Stop Stitch is an Etsy shop based in Ukraine with a dizzying quantity and variety of cross stitch patterns. 

They tend to the cute/whimsical and colorful, with lots of flowers, animals, fantasy designs and some classic Ukraine inspired motifs. 

How about this super sweet Ukrainian boy and girl design? With folk inspired clothing and adorable animals, these characters can be stitched together on one piece or separately. The images were designed by Nadiia Nagorna. The boy measures 50 by 96 and uses 22 colors and blends, while the girl is 62 by 94 stitches and uses 27 colors and blends. 

Both projects involve full and half cross stitches, as well as backstitch and French knots. They are classified as intermediate patterns. 

The largest category on the site is Christmas patterns, with more than 200 options, ranging from cute animals to ornaments, Santas, snowmen and more. There are also plenty of patterns for both Easter and Halloween if you like seasonal stitches. 

In addition you’ll find lots of animal designs, from bears and foxes to cats and dogs, mice and elephants, birds, bunnies and bugs. And extensive flowers and plants section includes pretty bouquet cross stitch patterns, stitched wreaths and seasonal scenes, as well as food cross stitch patterns, like a swag of chili peppers, mushrooms on a postage stamp, persimmons and cherries. 

The fantasy and magic category leans heavy on whimsy with cute dragons, a one-eyed monster with dragonfly wings, a mermaid listening to music, and a green bearded river spirit covered in lily pads. 

And that’s not even to mention other sections like food and drinks, houses and landscapes, lighthouses, people/babies/dolls and more. There’s so much to choose from there’s no way to really categorize it all, so why don’t you head over to Non Stop Stitch and do some scrolling. I’d love to hear if you make one of their patterns!

[Photo: Non Stop Stitch]