✨ Lyssia — The First of the Pixielings

In the glimmer of winter’s eve, where snowflakes catch the firelight and dreams gather in the cold night air, Lyssia twirls.
She is the youngest of the sisters — the very first of the Pixielings, tiny dancers of magic and joy.

Her dress sparkles with the same crimson and teal hues as her elder sister Elara, stitched from the same threads of holiday wonder. Around her, holly leaves and golden stars swirl in laughter, as if the season itself has come alive to dance beside her.

Lyssia is the spirit of the Christmas heart — joyful, bright, and full of warmth. Her steps leave trails of light across the snow, each one a promise of hope and childlike delight.

✨ Lyssia — the First of the Pixielings, born from winter’s light and holiday cheer.

Lyssia is the perfect companion to her sister, Elara.
Their designs share a kindred palette — the same DMC hues, Kreinik shimmer, and beadwork — so you can use nearly identical materials for both. Together, they capture the magic of sisterhood, starlight, and the season’s joy.

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: 4.8” × 7.1” or 12 × 18 cm on 32 or 16 count Aida or linen

Finished Size: 5.5” × 8.2” or 14 × 21 cm or 14 count Aida or linen

Finished Size: 4.3” × 6.3” or 11 × 16 cm on 18 count Aida

Stitched Area: 78 x 115

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 18 colours:

D606 (Bright Orange-Red) - Stitches: 166 - Skeins: 1
D632 (Desert Sand UL VY DK) - Stitches: 233 - Skeins: 1
D801 (Coffee Brown DK) - Stitches: 86 - Skeins: 1
D817 (Coral Red VY DK) - Stitches: 370 - Skeins: 1
D915 (Plum DK) - Stitches: 359 - Skeins: 1
D948 (Peach VY LT) - Stitches: 168 - Skeins: 1
D956 (Geranium) - Stitches: 45 - Skeins: 1
D957 (Pale Geranium) - Stitches: 27 - Skeins: 1
D967 (Apricot VY LT) - Stitches: 179 - Skeins: 1
D975 (Golden Brown DK) - Stitches: 62 - Skeins: 1
D977 (Golden Brown LT) - Stitches: 54 - Skeins: 1
D3713 (Salmon VY LT) - Stitches: 12 - Skeins: 1
D3771 (Pink Sand) - Stitches: 41 - Skeins: 1
D3808 (Turquoise UL VY DK) - Stitches: 22 - Skeins: 1
D3812 (Seagreen VY DK) - Stitches: 57 - Skeins: 1
D3826 (Golden Brown) - Stitches: 76 - Skeins: 1
D3845 (Bright Turquoise MD) - Stitches: 73 - Skeins: 1
D3855 (Autumn Gold LT) - Stitches: 20 - Skeins: 1

Kreinik #4 Very Fine Braid 3 colours

KB29L (Dyelectric Blue) - Stitches: 335 - Skeins: 1
KB5720 (Gum Drop Gold) - Stitches: 759 - Skeins: 1
KB5765 (Orange Sherbet) - Stitches: 562 - Skeins: 1

Mill Hill Beads: 3 packs

MH148 (Pale Peach) - Beads: 71
MH3043 (Oriental Red - Antique) - Beads: 20
MH62038 (Aquamarine - Frosted) - Beads: 42