{"product_id":"christmas-sleigh-ornament-hand-painted-needlepoint-canvas","title":"Christmas Sleigh Ornament Hand-Painted Needlepoint Canvas | Dashing Through the Stitches | Christmas Ornaments Collection | SKU: CH-014 (WS)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause the Best Gifts Are Wrapped in Tradition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChristmas Sleigh Ornament Hand-Painted Needlepoint Canvas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1675\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLong before the presents are opened, there's a special kind of excitement in simply seeing them waiting beneath the glow of Christmas. This Christmas Sleigh Ornament Hand-Painted Needlepoint Canvas captures that feeling with a classic red sleigh overflowing with beautifully wrapped gifts, framed inside a graceful blush scalloped border that feels both timeless and wonderfully fresh.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003eHand-painted on 18-mesh mono needlepoint canvas, this 5\" × 5\" design celebrates one of Christmas's most enduring symbols of generosity and anticipation. The elegant sleigh, colourful gift packages, delicate golden stars, and softly striped background create a balanced composition that's joyful without feeling busy, while the blush frame gives the design a refined, boutique aesthetic. The soft blush scalloped frame brings an unexpected elegance that feels equally at home with traditional Christmas décor or today's softer holiday colour palettes. The open composition allows the sleigh to command attention, while the carefully stacked gifts create a wonderful sense of abundance without overwhelming the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eThe generous negative space allows the sleigh to become the unmistakable focal point, giving the finished piece the quiet confidence of a treasured holiday keepsake. Every carefully wrapped package hints at a celebration still waiting to unfold, inviting the imagination to linger just a little longer before Christmas morning arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003eInspired by vintage Christmas illustrations and heirloom ornaments, the design pairs classic holiday imagery with a softer contemporary colour palette. It captures the quiet excitement of Christmas before the first present is opened, when every beautifully wrapped package still holds a little mystery. Every stitch builds another layer of warmth, making this a project you'll look forward to displaying season after season. The layered gift arrangement naturally guides the eye upward, giving the compact composition surprising height and visual elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003eIdeal for stitchers who love timeless Christmas décor with a fresh, collected feel. Finish it as a ribbon-hung ornament, a holiday door basket accent, framed artwork for an entryway, or a treasured piece displayed among wrapped gifts beneath the Christmas tree. Perfectly sized for a satisfying seasonal project you'll look forward to displaying every December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCanvas Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n1ga2e\" data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3179\"\u003eHand-painted directly onto premium mono needlepoint canvas — never printed\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ip4n3g\" data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3197\"\u003eMesh Count: 18 mesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hdzo20\" data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3250\"\u003eCanvas Size: 9\" × 9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9ukt8x\" data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3278\"\u003ePainted Area: 5\" × 5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h7md0z\" data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3343\"\u003eClassic red holiday sleigh filled with wrapped Christmas gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9npywq\" data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3403\"\u003eDecorative blush scalloped frame with golden star accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10hppcz\" data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3438\"\u003eSoftly striped winter background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aqrzeq\" data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3487\"\u003ePart of the Christmas Ornaments Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h0pn81\" data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3625\"\u003eBest suited for advanced beginners to intermediate stitchers who enjoy decorative borders, layered colour, and crisp 18-mesh detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStitching Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with silk, wool, or cotton threads for refined, polished detail\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse varying shades of red, green, and gold to bring the wrapped gifts to life\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eBuilding the Story: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStitch the sleigh first, then work each gift individually before completing the background. Watching the pile of presents grow creates a satisfying sense of progress while keeping the composition visually balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleigh: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBasketweave with subtle thread shading to emphasize the graceful curves of the runners and body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1716\" data-section-id=\"1mwj1f4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayering the Gifts: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStitch each gift as its own miniature composition, varying stitch texture between ribbons, wrapping paper, and greenery while keeping thread values harmonious across the stack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift Bows: \u003c\/strong\u003ePadded satin stitch for softly dimensional ribbon loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Stars: \u003c\/strong\u003ePetite Rhodes stitches or metallic Smyrna crosses for understated festive sparkle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground: \u003c\/strong\u003eConsistent basketweave following the vertical stripes to create a quiet backdrop that allows the sleigh to stand forward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlush Frame: \u003c\/strong\u003eContinental or basketweave worked around each scallop to reinforce the elegant silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour Balance: \u003c\/strong\u003eComplete the gift packages before stitching the frame so the blush border naturally surrounds and showcases the finished composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ashley Evans Designs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"4610\" data-start=\"4523\"\u003e✦ Every canvas is hand-painted one colour at a time for clean, precise stitch guidance.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4638\" data-start=\"4612\"\u003e✦ No printed designs—ever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4702\" data-start=\"4640\"\u003e✦ Exclusively designed originals you won't find anywhere else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4732\" data-start=\"4704\"\u003e✦ Ships across Canada \u0026amp; USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4845\" data-start=\"4734\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause every canvas is painted individually by hand, slight variations may occur—and are part of the artistry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4918\" data-start=\"4847\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCanvas only. 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