• PDF Pattern created by Kate, not AI. Two line drawing houses connected with a heart, hand stitched in blue thread. The sky has white and gold stars. Pink text reads, "I wish you lived next door." Fabric is black cotton. Finished Christmas ornament is framed in a light wooden embroidery hoop.
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  • 2 Christmas ornaments framed in light wooden embroidery hoops. One ornament has two line drawing houses connected with a heart, hand stitched in pink thread. The sky has white and gold stars. Teal text reads, "I wish you lived next door." Cotton fabric is blue. The second handmade Christmas ornament is the same design but the 2 houses connected with a heart are hand stitched in blue thread. The sky has white and gold stars. Pink text reads, "I wish you lived next door." Fabric is black cotton.
  • PDF Pattern. Two line drawing houses connected with a heart, hand stitched in bright pink thread. The sky has white and gold stars. Teal text reads, "I wish you lived next door." Cotton fabric is medium blue. Finished Christmas ornament is framed in a light wooden embroidery hoop and hung on a Christmas tree.
  • Two line drawing houses connected with a heart, hand stitched in blue thread. The sky has white and gold stars. Pink text reads, "I wish you lived next door." Fabric is black cotton. Finished Christmas ornament is framed in a light wooden embroidery hoop.
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Beginner Hand Embroidery Pattern: "I wish you lived next door" mini hoop (PDF Digital Download)

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"I wish you lived next door" is a sentiment I hold about a number of my friends and chosen family. I love this idea stitched as a homemade Christmas ornament - something they can hang and see every year. I chose to stitch two line-drawn homes connected with a heart, and with stars (or is it snow?) in the sky above. There's enough room underneath the houses that if you want to add a name or a year, you have the space. It would also be a lovely small gift for New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or a special anniversary / birthday.

These 3-inch or 4-inch DIY ornaments make lovely gift on their own or as fancy gift tags on larger presents. This design would also make adorable cocktail napkins or dinner napkins at a cozy supper or happy hour.

This modern embroidery pattern is straightforward and satisfying, and absolutely beginner friendly. This DIY gift uses only a few basic stitches to great effect. I provide stitch suggestions and recommend DMC thread colors, including blue, pinks, and metallic gold. But I encourage you to be creative and choose your own! (see photos for a variation)

This download includes

PDF PATTERN DESIGN:

- Black and white printable designs for a 3-inch hoop and for a 4-inch hoop

- Full color photos for color and stitch guidance

- DMC colors I used

- Stitches I used

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"I wish you lived next door" PDF pattern beginner hand embroidery pattern christmas ornament
PDF Pattern created by Kate, not AI. Two line drawing houses connected with a heart, hand stitched in blue thread. The sky has white and gold stars. Pink text reads, "I wish you lived next door." Fabric is black cotton. Finished Christmas ornament is framed in a light wooden embroidery hoop.
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2 Christmas ornaments framed in light wooden embroidery hoops. One ornament has two line drawing houses connected with a heart, hand stitched in pink thread. The sky has white and gold stars. Teal text reads, "I wish you lived next door." Cotton fabric is blue. The second handmade Christmas ornament is the same design but the 2 houses connected with a heart are hand stitched in blue thread. The sky has white and gold stars. Pink text reads, "I wish you lived next door." Fabric is black cotton.
PDF Pattern. Two line drawing houses connected with a heart, hand stitched in bright pink thread. The sky has white and gold stars. Teal text reads, "I wish you lived next door." Cotton fabric is medium blue. Finished Christmas ornament is framed in a light wooden embroidery hoop and hung on a Christmas tree.
Two line drawing houses connected with a heart, hand stitched in blue thread. The sky has white and gold stars. Pink text reads, "I wish you lived next door." Fabric is black cotton. Finished Christmas ornament is framed in a light wooden embroidery hoop.
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