Twelve Days Sampler and Ornaments - Christmas Embroidery and Cross Stitch Pattern - PDF Download

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 “On the First Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me..." Celebrate the song we all know as 12 Days of Christmas! There are actually thirteen distinct motifs in this design which lends itself to being finished as a long bellpull although you can also frame it of course! All motifs plus the Hardanger Heart can be made into various shaped ornaments to decorate a special tree at Christmas. The words are usually sung as a carol. Some scholars have suggested that it is a poem of Christian instruction dating to the 16th century religious wars in England, with hidden references to the basic teachings of the Faith. Many of the symbols of Christianity were not originally religious, including even the present date of Christmas, but were appropriated by Christians from the culture at the time a way to worship and proclaim their beliefs secretly. Now, when you hear what you once thought was a secular song, you will also be reminded of the true meaning of Christmas! Enjoy stitching this favorite carol.. ! :) - Thea

Symbolism of “Twelve Days of Christmas”

  1. True Love refers to God, The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
  2. Turtle Doves refers to the Old and New Testaments
  3. French Hens refers to Faith, Hope and Charity, the Theological Virtues
  4. Calling Birds refers to the Four Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists
  5. Golden Rings refers to the first Five Books of the Old Testament, the “Pentateuch”, which gives the history of man’s fall from grace.
  6. Geese A-laying refers to the six days of creation
  7. Swans A-swimming refers to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven sacraments
  8. Maids A-milking refers to the eight beatitudes
  9. Drummers Drumming refers to the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit
  10. Pipers Piping refers to the ten commandments
  11. Ladies Dancing refers to the eleven faithful apostles
  12. Lords A-leaping refers to the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle’s Creed
  • Design Area: 44w x 394h (3.1” wide x 28.1” high)
  • Model: 28ct Cashel Linen - Raw Linen:
  • Cut fabric: 9’ wide x 34” high for framing OR 8“ wide x 33” high for bellpull 

Suggested Materials

  • Access Soie Perlee #blanc - white (twisted silk thread) (16m spool)
  • Gloriana #072A “Sierra Haze Lt.” - blues, tans lt - 1yd
  • GA Sampler Threads “Sable” mutli brown - 2yd
  • Kreinik Mori #0103 - flesh - 2yd
  • Kreinik Mori #6123 - purple lt - 1.5yd
  • Kreinik Mori #4214 - olive green lt - 1yd
  • Kreinik Mori #8050 - black - 3yd
  • Needlepoint Inc. #0126 - brick red dk - 2 yds
  • Gloriana silk #115 “Topiary” - multi green, red, gold, purple - 1yd
  • Gloriana silk #116 “Olive Grove” - multi greens - 2yd
  • Kreinik Mori #6126 - purple dk - 1yd
  • Kreinik #4 Braid #002HL - metallic gold - 7yd
  • Access Au ver a Soie #4633 pink lt - 1yd
  • Needlepoint Inc. #0925 - blue dk - 1yd
  • Needlepoint Inc. #0972 - olive taupe lt - 2yd
  • Caron Collection Waterlilies #155 “Steel” - multi steel blues - 1.5yd
  • Gloriana silk #045 “Lacquered Gold” - multi - 1.5yd
  • Kreinik Mori #4216 - olive green dk - 3.5yd
  • Access Au ver a Soie #4626 - garnet dk - 2yd
  • Needlepoint Inc. #0932 - antique rose dk - 1yd
  • Needlepoint Inc. #991B - white - 6yd
  • Needlepoint Inc. #0974 - olive taupe dk - 5.5yd
  • Mill Hill petite bead #40557 - gold
  • SJ Designs petite bead #1818 - clear silver
  • SJ Designs petite bead #18116 - red
  • SJ Designs petite bead #18104 - dusty rose
  • SJ Designs petite bead #1887 - aspen green
  • SJ Designs 3x6 oval pearl bead - white
  • SJ Designs 2mm pearl beads - white
  • Access size A spangle - gold -15
  • Zweigart 28ct Cashel Linen - Raw Linen:
  • DMC#12 Perle Cotton - #642 (for finishing)
  • DMC#12 Perle Cotton - White
  • #24 tapestry needle
  • #10 short beading needle

Stitches used in this Sampler:

  • Cross Stitch
  • Cross Stitch over ONE fabric thread
  • Backstitch
  • Double Leviathan
  • Closed Herringbone Stitch
  • Crossed Crosses
  • Elongated Cross Stitch
  • Arrowhead Stitch
  • French Knot
  • Tied Cross Stitch
  • English Stitch
  • Four-Sided Stitch
  • Modified Elongated Leviathan Stitch
  • Eyelet Flower
  • Algerian Eyelet
  • Modified Smyrna Cross
  • Broad Cross Stitch
  • Double Cross Square
  • Cloud Filling Stitch
  • Modified Bosnia Stitch
  • Flower Stitch
  • Half Rhodes Stitch
  • Satin Stitch waves
  • Flat Stitch
  • Foliage Stitch
  • Double Cross
  • Knit Stitch
  • Satin Stitch hearts
  • Expanded Ray Stitch
  • Partial Diamond Eyelet
  • Upright Cross Stitch
  • Herringbone Stitch
  • Lazy Daisy Stitch
  • Eyelet Lace
  • Scotch Stitch
  • Double Running Stitch
  • Fancy Stitch
  • Pinwheel Stitch
  • Bargello Wave
  • Kloster Blocks
  • Woven Bars
  • Dove's Eyes


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