The holidays are the perfect time to add a little fun to your stitching projects, and I’m excited to share a brand-new free pattern with you! This design features a simple cartoon cat wearing a Santa hat on a repeating border that you can stitch over and over again to fit any length you need—whether it’s for a bookmark, a festive trim, or a cheerful sampler.
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Pattern Details
- Main motif: A playful cat in a Santa hat
- Border: Repeating design that can be extended endlessly
- Style: Clean, cartoon-inspired lines for easy stitching
Stitch It Onto These Simple Gifts
This border is perfect for adding a handmade touch to:
- Flour sack kitchen towels – festive and functional
- Cloth napkins – great for holiday tablescapes
- Makeup bags or zipper pouches – a sweet seasonal accent
- Gift tags or bookmarks – small but heartfelt
- Fabric coasters – pair with cocoa for a cozy gift
- Aprons or tote bags – practical and merry
Suggested Colors
To keep things simple and festive, here are a few DMC shades you can use:
- DMC 310 (Black): For outlines and details
- DMC 321 (Red): For the Santa hat and border accents
- DMC 520 (Dark Green): For holiday greenery or border highlights
- DMC White: For the fluffy trim of the Santa hat
These colors are easy to find and give the pattern a classic holiday feel without overwhelming your palette.
Suggested Stitches
This pattern is designed to be beginner-friendly and relaxing to stitch:
- Back Stitch: Perfect for outlining the cat and defining the border
- Cross Stitch: For filling in the hat, cat body, and repeating motifs
- French Knot (optional): Add tiny accents like snowflakes or ornaments if you’d like a little extra texture
How to Use the Pattern
Because the border repeats seamlessly, you can:
- Stitch it as a frame
- Extend it into a long strip for bookmarks or table runners
- Mix and match with other holiday motifs to create your own sampler
This free pattern is meant to be playful, quick, and versatile—something you can stitch up in an evening or expand into a larger project. I hope it brings a smile to your holiday stitching sessions!
Grab Your Free Pattern
This free Christmas tree border comes in 5 sizes, so you can stitch it once or repeat it across an entire edge. Whether you’re making a quick gift or decorating your own holiday linens, this design adds a joyful touch with minimal effort.
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