Mat and Me 2025 Christmas

An upcycling idea for the holidays.

If you are looking for a quick project for a small Christmas gift that is not too demanding but valuable at the same time, and certainly useful and a little funny, the new pattern from Mat and Me is the perfect solution! It's called Christmas Towel and features a fun and quick cross stitch design on a piece of Aida or linen (or evenweave), which most stitchers will probably already have at home. You can then turn it into a kitchen towel by using a piece of an old terry towel or honeycomb cotton.

The pattern includes step-by-step instructions - in Italian and English - for creating your own kitchen towel or even a delightful guest towel for your bathroom: after all, during the holidays, we all have people coming and going from our homes. Combining a beautiful Christmas gift with creative recycling has never been easier.

Let's get upcycling!