A classic Christmas Eve cross stitch scene to stitch slowly and savour — Santa Claus under a glowing full moon, carrying his toy-filled sack and sharing a little “shh” secret before the gifts are delivered.
🎄 Santa’s Secret Delivery – Cross Stitch Pattern PDF
“Santa’s Secret Delivery” captures the magic of Christmas Eve with a warm, traditional Santa Claus in his red suit, standing beneath a bright moon and softly falling snow. His sack is brimming with cosy toys and presents, and the peaceful blue night sky makes this moonlit Santa cross stitch design feel calm, nostalgic, and wonderfully festive — perfect for quiet stitching time in the run-up to Christmas.
🧵 Pattern details
This is a counted cross stitch pattern created for stitchers who love detailed, full-coverage Christmas designs with rich colour and gentle shading. The main stitching is full cross stitches, with some backstitch used for extra definition (and a separate black & white chart without backstitch is included if you prefer to keep things simpler).
- Stitch count: 265 x 362 stitches
- Recommended fabric: 14 count or 16 count Aida (or similar evenweave if you prefer)
- Floss: DMC stranded cotton (DMC key included in the download)
- Stitches used: Mostly full cross stitches, with some backstitch for detailing
- Style: Full coverage Santa Claus / Christmas Eve cross stitch pattern
- Difficulty: Intermediate – a larger, rewarding project with beautiful shading and a festive finish
📏 Approximate finished sizes
The finished size will depend on the fabric count you choose. Measurements below are approximate and helpful for planning framing or finishing.
- On 14 count Aida: Approx. 18.9 x 25.9 inches (48.1 x 65.7 cm)
- On 16 count Aida: Approx. 16.6 x 22.6 inches (42.1 x 57.5 cm)
🎁 Why this pattern is perfect for you
If you love traditional Christmas décor and the cosy nostalgia of Santa stories, this design is a beautiful choice. It makes a wonderful seasonal centrepiece to frame and display each year, and it’s also a thoughtful handmade gift for anyone who loves classic Christmas scenes and festive stitching. A timeless Santa Claus cross stitch pattern with a peaceful, magical Christmas Eve mood.
- Rich reds and deep blues create a striking finished piece.
- A lovely longer project for cosy winter evenings.
The Stitching Journey
This design is especially satisfying to stitch in sections — many stitchers enjoy starting with Santa’s bright red coat, then building the moonlit night sky and snowy details around him. Because the background includes larger areas of colour, it can feel wonderfully calming and steady, perfect for settling in and enjoying relaxed, repetitive stitches.
If you’re not keen on backstitch, you can use the included black & white version without backstitch, or add the backstitch right at the end as a gentle finishing touch for extra definition.
📂 Included in your digital download
Your download includes several easy-to-follow options, so you can stitch in the way that feels most comfortable — on paper or on a screen.
- One-page pattern (great for seeing the whole design at once).
- Colour chart.
- Black and white chart.
- Black and white chart (without backstitch).
- Pattern Keeper compatible file.
- DMC thread key with symbols and floss numbers.
💾 File formats provided
Files are supplied in PDF format for easy viewing and printing, plus a Pattern Keeper compatible file for those who enjoy tracking stitches on a tablet.
- PDF charts (colour and black & white options, including a no-backstitch version).
- Pattern Keeper compatible file.
🌐 Important – digital pattern only
Digital download only – no physical items will be sent.
This listing is for a digital PDF cross stitch pattern, not a finished stitched piece.
- No fabric, threads, needles, hoops or frames are included.
- No printed chart will be posted.
- If you ever need help with downloading, just send a message and help will be provided.
✨ Explore more cosy stitching
If you love classic Christmas scenes, you may also enjoy other designs in the Christmas collection — perfect for building a seasonal set you’ll look forward to stitching and displaying each year.
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