Holiday projects

Christmas needlepoint and cross stitch

Ornaments you can finish in a few evenings, stockings worth starting early, and help choosing a pattern or a kit.

Ornaments

Small, quick, and good for gifts.

What to buy, how to stitch one, and three ways to finish it.

What to stitch on and four easy ways to finish.

Big projects that become family heirlooms. Start early.

Sizes, mesh, cuffs, and how finishing works.

Kits, patterns, adding a name, and finishing.

Pick a project that fits your skill and your schedule.

How to judge size and difficulty before you start.

What a kit includes and how to choose one.

The main types and a plan to finish all 24 pieces on time.