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CHRISTMAS
GREETINGS
T
his cute Margaret Sherry
Christmas Greetings Cards
collection from Bothy Threads*
will kick off your festive stitching
in style. In whole cross stitches
and backstitch, each card kit
comes with 16-count white
Zweigart aida, stranded cottons,
metallic gold thread, sequins,
a needle, stitch diagrams and
instructions. Choose from ‘First
Christmas’ (XMAS19), ‘Counting
Snowflakes’ (XMAS18), ‘Star
Gazing’ (XMAS20) and ‘Apres
Ski’ (XMAS21). The last three
designs also include Lana, a
wool thread, for extra fluffiness.
Each design measures
10x10cm (4x4in) and comes with
a triple-fold card and envelope,
so you can send your card off
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Drift away with this ‘Sleepy Unicorn’ PDF cross
stitch pattern from Hannah Hand Makes*ORDER UP!
F
ull of holiday spirit, a
family stop by a bustling
diner to warm up after picking
out the large Christmas tree
now strapped to the roof of
their vintage car. This retro
winter scene, set on the
historic Route 66, is just the
project to keep you busy this
season. Packed with stunning
detail, such as the warm glow
of the lights on the snow and
the happy diners just inside
the windows, this festive
design has joy in every stitch.
The scene is also decorated
with small gold beads and
larger white beads to add
a magical snowy twinkle.
‘Route 66 Christmas
Diner’ is a beautiful cross
stitch kit by Design Works,
available from Arts and
Designs*. At approx. 51x36cm
(20x14in), this artistic project
will certainly make a bold
cross stitched statement in
your living room.Elegant and
£^35.^99
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You’ll enjoy stitching
these cheeky mice
cards for Christmas£ (^9). 4
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