Primitive Punch Needle Pattern St Nicholas Old Tattered Flag Santa NOS
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Item Details, Condition & Measurements
This design features a classic early American Santa / St. Nicholas figure with elongated beard and muted, earthy tones, framed by a traditional arched background. The style is unmistakably primitive and colonial, making it ideal for collectors and serious stitchers.
🧵 Pattern Details:
• Title: St. Nicholas
• Maker: The Old Tattered Flag
• Style: Primitive / Folk Art / Colonial / Early American
• Technique: Punch Needle (also adaptable for rug hooking)
• Finished size: approximately 5” x 7½”
✨ What’s Included:
• Original printed pattern (see photos for full contents)
• Cover sheet with finished example image
• Design is unused and unstitched
📦 Condition:
• Excellent vintage condition
• Pattern has never been used
• Light handling/storage wear only
• No stains, tears, or missing pages noted
• Photos are part of the description
This pattern is out of print and increasingly difficult to find, especially in unused condition. Primitive Santa and St. Nicholas designs are highly collectible and perform especially well with both seasonal decorators and year-round folk art collectors.
Learn more: Read our guide to identifying and collecting vintage needlework patterns.
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Returns & Purchase Confidence
Return requests are accepted within 14 days of confirmed delivery. We photograph and describe the exact vintage item you will receive, including condition details and measurements, so you can purchase with confidence. If an item arrives with an issue that was not described, please contact us promptly.