A small non-traditional Christmas sampler which features cross stitch, specialty stitches, cutwork bands and beads. A green and red garland accented with metallic trim is complimented by whitework-style specialty stitches reminiscent of snowflakes. An over-one script-style alphabet in green with touches of red and gold is bordered by more specialty stitch blocks. The focal point of the sampler is an old-fashioned winter scene of a horse-drawn sleigh carrying a passenger and a freshly cut evergreen. The sampler may be personalized with initials and date.