Christmas Island Crab

What's included • Pre-embroidered design • Full instructions • Stitch guide • Paint guide • Paint mixing instructions • Varnishing instructions • Fabric • Batting • Backing fabric • Border strips

Finished size: 12." x 14" (41cm x 31cm)

Skill level: Intermediate

Typical completion time: 8–12 hours

Perfect for: Gift makers, Adults, Painters

Paints not included. Shop our fabric paints here

Meet the Christmas Island Crab, a bright little wanderer who looks as though he’s stepped straight out of a tropical holiday postcard. With his sunset‑red shell, cheery round eyes, and confident sideways strut, he brings a burst of island magic to your stitching table. This friendly crab is inspired by the famous Christmas Island migration, where millions of crabs scuttle across the forest floor and down to the sea—an unforgettable natural parade. In this design, he’s captured mid‑adventure, perched proudly on soft sand with a hint of turquoise water behind him, ready to charm beginners and seasoned makers alike. Perfect for kids’ kits, grown‑up kits, or festive displays, he’s a tiny reminder that even the smallest creatures can make the biggest journeys.

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