A Merry Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern
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Pattern Details:
- PatternKeeper Compatible
- Five finished sizes to choose from
- Regular and large print charts included
- Detailed instructions and floss amount conversion chart included
- Full stitches only - no half or quarters stitches, no backstitching
Celebrate the sweet nostalgia of early Halloween celebrations with A Merry Halloween Vintage Postcard Cross Stitch Pattern, inspired by charming antique Halloween postcards from the early 20th century.
This delightful design features a young child in vintage clothing lovingly holding a glowing jack-o’-lantern beside colorful hand-lettered holiday text. Warm autumn colors, playful illustration styling, and classic postcard charm combine to create a scene filled with innocence, joy, and seasonal nostalgia.
Vintage Halloween postcards remain beloved for their whimsical characters, cheerful pumpkins, and festive folk-art style, and this design beautifully captures that timeless spirit. Soft painterly textures and bold seasonal color translate wonderfully into cross stitch, resulting in a fun and heartwarming finished piece.
This full-coverage cross stitch pattern carefully preserves the nostalgic charm and decorative detail of the original postcard artwork, making it a perfect addition to autumn and Halloween décor collections.
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Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Finished Design Sizes:
X-Small Pattern:
184w x 288h stitches
14 count: 13.14 x 20.57 inches - 334mm x 523mm
18 count: 10.22 x 16.00 inches - 260mm x 406mm
20 count: 9.20 x 14.40 inches - 234mm x 366mm
22 count: 8.36 x 13.09 inches - 212mm x 333mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 78 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Small Pattern:
207w x 324h stitches
14 count: 14.79 x 23.14 inches - 376mm x 588mm
18 count: 11.50 x 18.00 inches - 292mm x 457mm
20 count: 10.35 x 16.20 inches - 263mm x 411mm
22 count: 9.41 x 14.73 inches - 239mm x 374mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 98 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Medium Pattern:
230w x 360h stitches
14 count: 16.43 x 25.71 inches - 417mm x 653mm
18 count: 12.78 x 20.00 inches - 325mm x 508mm
20 count: 11.50 x 18.00 inches - 292mm x 457mm
22 count: 10.45 x 16.36 inches - 266mm x 416mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 98 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Large Pattern:
276w x 432h stitches
14 count: 19.71 x 30.86 inches - 501mm x 784mm
18 count: 15.33 x 24.00 inches - 389mm x 610mm
20 count: 13.80 x 21.60 inches - 351mm x 549mm
22 count: 12.55 x 19.64 inches - 319mm x 499mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 98 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
X-Large Pattern:
299w x 468h stitches
14 count: 21.36 x 33.43 inches - 542mm x 849mm
18 count: 16.61 x 26.00 inches - 422mm x 660mm
20 count: 14.95 x 23.40 inches - 380mm x 594mm
22 count: 13.59 x 21.27 inches - 345mm x 540mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 98 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
