Santa’s Fishing Tale – Cross Stitch Design PDF

Enjoy a charming winter twist on a classic character with Santa’s Fishing Tale – Cross Stitch Pattern PDF. Santa sits in a red wooden boat on a snowy river, casting a fishing line across shimmering water, with a stone bridge and cosy cottages softly lit in the background.

⭐ Product Overview

This design features Santa bundled in his traditional red suit and hat, calmly fishing as snow falls around him. The peaceful scene includes a curved stone bridge, winter evergreens, distant houses with warm window light, and gentle reflections on the river surface for a storybook finish.

The tall format makes a beautiful statement in a hallway, by a mantel, or in a sewing room, especially for anyone who loves Santa artwork and quiet winter landscapes. It also makes a thoughtful handmade gift for fishing fans and anyone who enjoys classic holiday scenes ❄️.

📏 Pattern Details

This is a counted digital cross stitch pattern designed for 14-count and 16-count Aida. The generous height allows for detailed shading in the snow, water reflections, and Santa’s clothing.

• Stitch count: 264 × 361 stitches.
• Ideal for 14-count and 16-count Aida.
• Approx. 18.9 × 25.8 in (47.9 × 65.5 cm) on 14-count Aida.
• Approx. 16.5 × 22.6 in (41.9 × 57.3 cm) on 16-count Aida.
• Designed for DMC floss to capture crisp winter blues, soft greys, warm cottage lights, and Santa’s classic reds.
• Stitches used: full cross stitches with light backstitch detailing.
• Digital PDF pattern only – no fabric, floss, needles, or printed charts are included.

Why This Pattern Stands Out

Santa’s Fishing Tale stands out for its unusual and memorable storyline, combining traditional Christmas charm with a quiet outdoor pastime. The red boat and Santa’s suit form a strong focal point against the cool winter landscape, while the sweeping fishing line leads the eye across the river and into the snowy background.

The scene balances bold festive colour with calming winter tones, giving the finished piece a refined look that feels peaceful rather than busy. Subtle backstitch accents help define key details, adding a crisp finish while keeping the overall style soft and painterly.

The Stitching Experience

Stitching this design becomes a steady, satisfying project, with large areas of gentle shading in the sky, snow, and water reflections. Santa and the boat provide clear visual milestones, making progress easy to see as the picture builds from the lower river details upward to the bridge and winter sky.

The backstitching is used sparingly to sharpen selected outlines and small features, giving extra clarity to the finished scene. The tall format suits framing for a hallway or narrow wall space, and it also works well as a special seasonal piece in a reading corner or sewing room.

📄 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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