We offer free patterns as we come across them. Please note that we can take no responsibility for links that do not work. We have a choice of two patterns from DMC this week, both with the same theme; a cross-stitch advent or embroidery advent - the choice is yours, or do both! Download the cross-stitch pattern here. Download the embroidery pattern here. This week's Christmas design is a needle felted gingerbread star tree decoration. You could change the colour of the fibre and thread to match your Christmas colour scheme. Alternatively, use the template to cut the star shape from felt and use embroidery thread to stitch the detail. Download your pattern here. This week's Christmas themed design is a swiss darning Christmas tree. This design can also be used for cross stitch, intarsia, crochet or any other technique that uses a block diagram. The pattern uses crewel wool to stitch the design. Download your pattern here. Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing some Chri...