Santa Claus Sleigh in Sky Cross-Stitch Design PDF

Bring the wonder of Christmas Eve to your stitching with Santa Claus Sleigh in Sky – Cross Stitch Pattern PDF. Santa and his reindeer soar through a deep blue, snowy night sky above a glowing winter village, with flying gifts, a bright moon, and a richly decorated sleigh creating a joyful, storybook scene.

⭐ Product Overview

This design features Santa in a classic red suit riding a golden sleigh as reindeer climb skyward beneath a luminous moon. Snow falls across the night sky, while warm window lights below illuminate cosy rooftops, snowy trees, and village paths, giving the picture a festive glow and a sense of movement.

The tall, dramatic format suits a hallway, entryway, or a main holiday wall where it can be enjoyed as a seasonal centrepiece. It also makes a thoughtful handmade gift for children, grandchildren, and anyone who loves traditional Santa stories 🎄.

📏 Pattern Details

This is a counted digital cross stitch pattern designed for 14-count and 16-count Aida. The design uses full cross stitches with slight backstitch detailing to sharpen selected outlines and small features in the sleigh, reindeer, and village highlights.

• Stitch count: 257 × 343 stitches.
• Ideal for 14-count and 16-count Aida.
• Approx. 18.4 × 24.5 in (46.6 × 62.2 cm) on 14-count Aida.
• Approx. 16.1 × 21.4 in (40.8 × 54.5 cm) on 16-count Aida.
• Designed for DMC floss to capture deep night blues, bright snowy highlights, warm window lights, and Santa’s classic reds and golds.
• Stitches used: full cross stitches with slight backstitch detailing.
• Digital PDF pattern only – no fabric, floss, needles, or printed charts are included.

Why This Pattern Stands Out

Santa Claus Sleigh in Sky stands out for its strong sense of height and motion, with reindeer lifting upward against a starry sky and Santa’s sleigh arcing over the village below. The flying gifts and glowing moon add playful charm, while the warm village lights provide a beautiful contrast to the cool winter blues.

The colour story feels rich yet classic, combining deep blues, bright whites, and golden highlights for a truly festive finish. Light backstitch accents help define key details without changing the overall soft, painterly look of the scene.

The Stitching Experience

Stitching this design is a rewarding project, with clear sections that build naturally from the village rooftops up into the sleigh and night sky. The sky offers gentle shading and snowfall texture, while the sleigh and reindeer provide satisfying detail and strong colour contrast as you progress.

The backstitching is used sparingly for definition, so it adds crispness without becoming time-consuming. Once finished, the tall format frames beautifully and creates a memorable seasonal display that can be brought out every Christmas.

📄 Included Files

• Black & white chart PDF with a clear symbol grid.
• Coloured chart PDF to help track your stitching visually.
• Pattern Keeper compatible file for digital stitching (when used with your own device and app).
• Stitched preview view and grid view inside the PDFs, plus a full DMC floss key showing symbols and thread codes.

✅ How It Works

• Add this digital cross stitch pattern to your basket.
• Complete your order using secure, trusted payment methods at checkout.
• Once payment is confirmed, download your files from your order page and, where provided, from your confirmation email.
• Print the charts at home or view them on a tablet or computer while you stitch.

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