Christmas Village at Dusk – Cross Stitch Design PDF

Capture the quiet charm of a winter evening with this enchanting Christmas Village at Dusk – Cross Stitch Pattern PDF. A snow-covered stone bridge, glowing Christmas tree, cosy cottages, and a warmly lit church spire sit beneath a soft pink-and-gold sky, creating a classic village scene that feels calm, welcoming, and nostalgic. This pattern is ideal for stitchers who love traditional Christmas landscapes and want a project that turns fabric and thread into a timeless holiday heirloom.

⭐ Product Overview

This design shows a peaceful snowy street winding through a Christmas village, with houses and a church dressed in garlands and wreaths while smoke rises gently from the chimneys. A decorated tree glows on one side of the scene, while a sleigh and horse pass by the church and a couple walks across the bridge, giving the village a gentle sense of life and movement. The wide landscape format makes a beautiful statement piece over a mantel or sofa, and it also works wonderfully as a treasured gift for family members who cherish traditional Christmas décor.

The composition balances rich architectural details with soft natural elements: evergreens heavy with snow, distant mountains, and a warmly painted sunset sky. The colour palette combines deep reds, forest greens, snowy whites, warm stone tones, and pastel evening clouds, creating a scene that feels both festive and restful. Finished and framed, it becomes a piece that can be brought out every year as part of your Christmas decorations.

📏 Pattern Details

This is a counted digital cross stitch pattern designed for 14-count and 16-count Aida, giving plenty of room for detail across the wide village scene. It uses only full cross stitches, making the stitching method straightforward even though the design is large and richly shaded.

• Stitch count: 384 × 287 stitches.

• Ideal for 14-count and 16-count Aida.

• Approx. 27.4 × 20.5 in (69.5 × 52.1 cm) on 14-count Aida.

• Approx. 24.0 × 17.9 in (60.9 × 45.4 cm) on 16-count Aida.

• Designed for DMC floss so you can achieve smooth shading in the sky, buildings, snow, and trees.

• Stitches used: full cross stitches only.

• Digital PDF pattern only – no fabric, floss, needles, or printed charts are included.

Why This Pattern Stands Out

Christmas Village at Dusk stands out for its sweeping panoramic view and gentle storytelling. The glowing tree and bridge on the left lead your eye across the flowing river to the warmly lit church and sleigh on the right, creating a sense of journey through the village. Every area of the design offers interest, from the stonework of the bridge and buildings to the reflections in the water and the distant snow-topped mountains.

The generous stitch count gives the piece real presence on the wall without feeling crowded or harsh. Subtle colour changes in the sky and snow add softness, while the windows, wreaths, and garlands bring bright festive touches. This makes the finished work feel like a painting translated into thread, suitable for display in a living room, hallway, dining room, or above a fireplace.

The Stitching Experience

Stitching this pattern becomes a relaxing seasonal project you can enjoy over many evenings or even across several winters. Because it uses only full cross stitches, the technique remains simple; the pleasure comes from watching each section of the village slowly appear: first the bridge and river, then the cottages and trees, and finally the church spire and sunset sky. The repeated shapes of roofs, trees, and snowdrifts create a calm rhythm, while details such as the sleigh, figures, and windows add moments of satisfaction.

On 14-count Aida, the design finishes as a bold statement piece with strong visual impact; on 16-count, it becomes slightly smaller and more refined, ideal for a framed centrepiece. Many stitchers may enjoy working from one side of the scene to the other, treating each cluster of houses or each strip of sky as a small goal, making progress easy to see and encouraging to continue.

📄 Included Files

• Black & white chart PDF with a clear symbol grid, suitable for printing and easy to read under different lighting conditions.

• Coloured chart PDF with block colours to help you follow the design visually and keep track of complex shading.

• Pattern Keeper compatible file for those who like to stitch using a tablet or phone with their own app.

• Stitched preview and grid views inside the PDFs, along with a full DMC floss key showing every symbol and thread number.

✅ 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, your files will be ready to download 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 at your own pace.

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