Toy shopping
Revisit the timeless glee of your childhood Christmases
with this charming store front full of toys for good children!
T
he Christmas
rush has yet to
appear in this
tiny traditional toy shop,
but the anticipation of
the holiday hustle and
bustle hangs in the air.
Toys wait on their shelves
and cheerful decorations
are in place, ready for
high-spirited shoppers to
cheerfully stumble inside
from the cold. Both serene
and exciting at the same
time, this design captures
the bright essence of the
breathless days leading up
to 25th December. You can
challenge yourself with the
French knots and beads, and
create a wonderful piece for
a loved one to remind them
of joyful festive times both
past and present.
Designed by Shannon Wasilieff
You will need
Threads: Stranded cotton and metallic thread as listed in the key
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle, beading needle
Fabric: 14-count rustic aida measuring 33x40cm (13x15¾in)
Extras: Mill Hill seed beads as listed in the key. Frame and mount of your choice with
a minimum aperture of 19x25cm (7½x9¾in)
Stitching
Factbox
Stitching time:
Approx 35 hours
Type of stitches:
Cross stitch, fractionals,
backstitch, French knots,
beads
Level: Intermediate
Winter wonderland
Stitch a
design for
children