RARE JUDITH ANN GRIFFITH VICTORIAN FATHER CHRISTMAS BEADED CROSS STITCH STOCKING KIT GOLD COLLECTION

As a young child, Judith Ann Griffith is said to have combined her love of drawing with the joy of exploring the fields and forest surrounding her home. Her early interactions with the natural world in Bucks County, Pennsylvania gave her a sense of security, wonder and belonging that still serves to inspire all her work. She's best known for her published illustrations of Angels and Santas~ and this glorious reproduction of her artwork for the counted cross stitch artist is an exquisite example! A regally robed Victorian Woodland Father Christmas is in his most royal glory as he stands in gold robe with cobalt blue suit and mittens showing beneath. A child-like angel brushes his cheek with a heavenly kiss, and the air is infused with a blue halo-like hue.Red Poinsettias fill the arms of this joyous Santa Claus, and are mimicked in the white poinsettia details in the toe and heel of this stocking. Beaded details and metallic thread give this long out of production design a definite elegance. Victorian Santa Stocking is suitable for the most elegant of Christmas Holiday decors~ a challenge for the experienced stitcher on 18 count Aida, which will result in a Cross Stitch Christmas Stocking you'll be proud to pass on for generations to come!

Size: Approx. 16" Long (41 cm)

Kit contains: Cotton embroidery thread, 18 count Ivory Aida fabric, beads, thread palette, fabric for stocking back, needles, and easy instructions which include an easy to read multicolor chart plus an alphabet for personalizing. Proudly made in the USA

Artist: Judith Ann Griffith, produced under license by Sunrise Publications
Manufacturer: Dimensions Gold Collection
Year/Condition: 1995/Vintage New in barely shopworn packaging