How to Cross Stitch a Poinsettia Design on Napkins
![Cross-Stitched Poinsettia Napkins cross stitched poinsettia napkins](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/10/4/0/Original_Kristin-Guy-christmas-dinner-cross-stitch-napkin-final-2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1443992852280.webp)
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Materials Needed:
- embroidery needle
- scissors
- embroidery Floss
- downloadable poinsettia pattern
Napkin Materials:
- unbleached natural linen (24x24" fabric piece for each napkin)
- thread
- straight pins
- measuring tape
- sewing machine
- scissors
Cut Fabric
To make your own napkins, cut a 24x24" piece of fabric, fold edges inward and pin 1" on all sides of both panels. Make sure pins remain on the outside for easy removal.
Make Napkin Corners
Create an envelope fold, cut a 45-degree angle from the corner of the fabric, and tuck 1/2" of the remaining material inside to pin.
![Cut the edge of the fabric piece to create a smooth corner.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/10/4/0/Original_Kristin-Guy-christmas-dinner-cross-stitch-napkin-cut-angle.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1443992847895.webp)
![Fold corner of fabric in, and pin it before sewing.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/10/4/0/Original_Kristin-Guy-christmas-dinner-cross-stitch-napkin-fold-corner.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1443992860032.webp)
Sew Napkin Edges
Pin all four sides of the napkin into place, and crease edges using a hot iron. Sew the edges.
![Pin Corners piece of fabric with pinned corner](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/10/4/0/Original_Kristin-Guy-christmas-dinner-cross-stitch-napkin-pin-corners.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1443992862279.webp)
Create First Stitch
Thread the needle, and tie a small knot at one end. Starting with the needle coming up from the underside of the napkin, create your first short diagonal stitch approximately four inches from the corner of the napkin.
![Stitch First 'X' red cross stitched "X" on a napkin](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/10/4/0/Original_Kristin-Guy-christmas-dinner-cross-stitch-napkin-first-x.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1443992856670.webp)
Continue Stitching
Following the provided downloadable pattern, continue creating small X’s row-by-row keeping a straight grid in mind. Repeat the pattern along the entire bottom of the napkin if desired.
![To make a Scandinavian-inspired poinsettia napkin, cross-stitch "X"'s in a row](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/10/4/0/Original_Kristin-Guy-christmas-dinner-cross-stitch-napkin-second-x.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1443992864661.webp)
![Add some modern folk to your holiday table with cross-stitched poinsettia napkins.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/10/4/0/Original_Kristin-Guy-christmas-dinner-cross-stitch-napkin-final-1.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1443992850228.webp)