🌟 Elara — The Grace of Starlit Wonder

When winter hushes the world and candles flicker against frost-kissed glass, Elara steps into the starlight.
She is the elder of two enchanted sisters — a vision of grace draped in scarlet and turquoise, her gown touched with golden thread as warm as hearthlight.

Around her, holly leaves glimmer with magic, and red berries gleam like tiny lanterns of joy. The air seems to hush in reverence; even the stars slow their twinkle to watch her pass.

Elara carries the stillness of the holiday season — that quiet moment before the first snow, when the heart feels full and time seems to pause. And though she moves with solemn grace, her spirit is never alone, for somewhere nearby dances her playful little sister, scattering laughter like falling snow.

✨ Elara — the Grace of Starlit Wonder, keeper of the season’s light.

Elara is the perfect companion to her younger sister, Lyssia.
Their palettes were designed to harmonize — rich reds, glowing teals, delicate golds, and sparkling Kreinik threads. If you stitch them side by side, you’ll find their materials align seamlessly, making them a truly magical duo to bring to life together.

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Finished Size: 5.2” × 7.5” or 13 × 19 cm on 32 or 16 count Aida or linen

Finished Size: 6.0” × 8.6” or 15 × 22 cm or 14 count Aida or linen

Finished Size: 4.6” × 6.7” or 12 × 17 cm on 18 count Aida

Stitched Area: 84 x 121

Please add 2-5 extra inches on each side for framing to the finished size.

🎨 Materials used: DMC Stranded (D), Kreinik Braid #4 (KB), Mill Hill Beads (MH)

DMC 22 colours:

D606 (Bright Orange-Red) - Stitches: 357 - Skeins: 1
D632 (Desert Sand UL VY DK) - Stitches: 302 - Skeins: 1
D801 (Coffee Brown DK) - Stitches: 79 - Skeins: 1
D817 (Coral Red VY DK) - Stitches: 543 - Skeins: 1
D915 (Plum DK) - Stitches: 796 - Skeins: 1
D948 (Peach VY LT) - Stitches: 304 - Skeins: 1
D956 (Geranium) - Stitches: 112 - Skeins: 1
D957 (Pale Geranium) - Stitches: 64 - Skeins: 1
D963 (Dusty Rose UL VY LT) - Stitches: 12 - Skeins: 1
D967 (Apricot VY LT) - Stitches: 236 - Skeins: 1
D975 (Golden Brown DK) - Stitches: 243 - Skeins: 1
D977 (Golden Brown LT) - Stitches: 59 - Skeins: 1
D3064 (Desert Sand) - Stitches: 8 - Skeins: 1
D3771 (Pink Sand) - Stitches: 66 - Skeins: 1
D3808 (Turquoise UL VY DK) - Stitches: 408 - Skeins: 1
D3812 (Seagreen VY DK) - Stitches: 300 - Skeins: 1
D3823 (Pale Yellow UL) - Stitches: 40 - Skeins: 1
D3826 (Golden Brown) - Stitches: 196 - Skeins: 1
D3827 (Pale Golden Brown) - Stitches: 48 - Skeins: 1
D3845 (Bright Turquoise MD) - Stitches: 309 - Skeins: 1
D3853 (Autumn Gold DK) - Stitches: 38 - Skeins: 1
D3855 (Autumn Gold LT) - Stitches: 70 - Skeins: 1

Kreinik #4 Very Fine Braid 3 colours

KB29L (Dyelectric Blue) - Stitches: 582 - Skeins: 1
KB5720 (Gum Drop Gold) - Stitches: 620 - Skeins: 1
KB5765 (Orange Sherbet) - Stitches: 887 - Skeins: 1

Mill Hill Beads: 3 packs

MH148 (Pale Peach) - Beads: 64
MH3043 (Oriental Red - Antique) - Beads: 102
MH62038 (Aquamarine - Frosted) - Beads: 11