Stitcher’s guide
This festive heirloom is
stitched onto 14-count
white aida using 19
colours of stranded
cotton and metallic
thread. It is worked
in whole cross stitch,
fractionals and backstitch
in both one and two
strands, and there are
French knots and seed
beads too. We think it’s
a really great choice for
stitchers of all abilities,
especially those who
relish a challenge.
Father Christmas is on his way with a
sack full of presents for good little boys
and girls, all ready for Christmas Day
By Shannon Wasilieff
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 stitch
and the fractional stitches
using two strands of cotton or
metallic thread.
3
Work the backstitch next
- backstitch is worked in
one strand of cotton or metallic
thread for this project, and in
three different colours, so check
the key as you stitch to ensure
you are working correctly.
4
Work the French knots using
two strands of either brown
or pink thread – check the key
to see which you need. Add the
seed beads last of all.
5
Once you have added the
seed beads, then check
over your finished stitching and
prepare it for making up.
How to stitch our Santa Claus
Threads
Stranded cotton and metallic
thread as listed in the key
Needles
Size 24 tapestry needle
Beading needle
Fabric
14-count white aida measuring
35x35cm (14x14in)
Extras
Mill Hill seed beads as listed in
the key. Frame of your choice
with a minimum aperture of
22x25cm (9x10in)
Shopping list
Santa picture
Tra
diti
ona
l
Chr
istm
asdes
ign