Gingerbread Joy Christmas Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Gingerbread Joy is a counted cross stitch kit with a gingerbread house perched on an orange cup marked with the word Joy. The roof is topped with white icing, with a lollipop, two candy canes and green sprigs alongside. A cozy festive picture that seems to smell of ginger and cinnamon.

At a glance: 4.53 × 6.22 in (11.5 × 15.8 cm) · 14 colors · white 14-count Aida · partial

Who it’s for

• For anyone who loves a cozy Christmas: a gingerbread house on a Joy cup sets the mood without a gram of flour.
• A gift for a fellow stitcher, especially one who collects Christmas kits and stitches seasonal pieces.
• For stitchers who have tried cross stitch before and want a small but colorful winter project in 14 colors.
• For festive decor: the finished piece in a frame sits nicely on a shelf or mantel next to the lights.

Why you’ll succeed

• Detailed instructions in the kit — step by step, from the first cross to the finished piece.
• Color chart with symbols — one square equals one stitch, so it’s easy to keep your place.
• About 50% extra floss — so you can redo a stitch without worry.
• Video lessons: how to start cross stitch with two strands, 3 tips for your first project, how to finish your embroidery and backstitch.
• We’re here for you — if you have a question, just message us, we’re always happy to help. For caring for the finished piece, see How to Care for Embroidery.

Kit contents

• color chart with symbols;
• white 14-count Aida fabric;
• Peri embroidery floss in 14 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• A memorable scene: a gingerbread house with icing, lollipops and a cup marked Joy, holiday cheer in one picture.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric stays as the background and makes the bright colors pop.
• Rich palette: 14 colors capture the icing, gingerbread, greenery and the orange cup.
• Compact format: the finished piece, 4.53 × 6.22 in, fits a small frame.
• Detail stitches: backstitch adds fine lines and small details.

Did you know?

Gingerbread has a long history in England: Queen Elizabeth I is said to have had gingerbread figures made in the likeness of her guests at court. Gingerbread houses became a Christmas favorite after the Brothers Grimm published Hansel and Gretel in 1812.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be enough floss?

Yes, the kit includes about 50% extra floss.

What else do I need?

Just scissors and, if you like, a hoop or a frame. You can add crane embroidery scissors and a bamboo hoop to your order.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we ship worldwide.

Who designed the chart?

Lyudmyla Yermilova, designer at Povitrulya, a Ukrainian brand of embroidery kits.

Kit details

• SKU: P1-064
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Finished design size: 4.53 × 6.22 in (11.5 × 15.8 cm)
• Number of colors: 14
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands, backstitch
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: 14-count Aida
• Fabric color: white

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