I designed this mat for the Christmas season. The background is made from beautiful hand-dyed linen by Blackberry Primitives. The words "Merry Christmas" are stitched in backstitch using Valdani thread, with a satin stitch on the letters M and C. Two stockings hang from a vine, and two sets of mittens rest on the bar at the bottom. The twig tree is stitched using backstitch, with red French knot berries adorning the tips of the branches. A lovely red wool fabric creates the scalloped border. On the back, you'll find a super-soft brown flannel. This mat measures 7.5 inches square, and shipping is included in the price.