Stitcher’s guide
Our carol motifs are stitched
onto 14-count white aida
using 8 different colours of
stranded cotton. As they
contain whole cross stitches
only, they are perfect for
stitching beginners.
Stitch your true love a gorgeous card or gift with
designs inspired by a classic festive song
By Amanda Stevenson
1
Find the centre of your
fabric by folding it in
half both horizontally and
vertically. Follow the arrows
on the chart to find its centre
and start stitching from here,
in the centre of the fabric,
working your way outwards.
2
Complete all the cross
stitches using two
strands of cotton. Eight
different colours of cotton
are used to create these
designs, so refer to the key as
you stitch to make sure you
are always working correctly.
3
Carefully check over your
finished stitching and
then prepare it for making
into festive cards and gifts.
How to stitch the carol motifs
Threads
Stranded cotton as listed in
the key
Needle
Size 24 tapestry needle
Fabric
14-count white aida
measuring a maximum of
15x15cm (6x6in) for most
designs
Extras
Single fold card
Handmade gift tag
Shopping list
12 days of Christmas
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!Yule just love stitching these
contemporary Christmas designs!
Choose simple
backing papers, like
polka dots or subtle
stripes, to allow your
stitching to really
stand out
Stitch^ Tip