365 Cross Stitch Designs - UK (2020-02)

Cross stitch in two strands

DMC Anchor Madeira

Z B5200 1 2401 white

q 349 1098 212 red

c 352 9 303 coral

6 800 144 908 blue

T 816 1006 513 ruby

E 995 410 1102 dark electric blue

f 996 433 1103 electric blue

MAXIMUM STITCH COUNT 30 high x 30 wide

DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) –

5.5x5.5cm (2¼x2¼in)

These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton

Advent calendar key

1

Back each number with some

medium weight iron-on interfacing

and then trim to 9x9cm (3¾x3¾in). Hem

the edges of each square by 1cm (½in).

2

Plot out the shape of your tree onto

the piece of mountboard. Ours is

44x42cm (17¼x16½in). Lay out the

squares inside to check spacing. When

you are happy with it, cut out the tree.

3

Place the mountboard tree onto your

chosen backing fabric. Using tailor’s

chalk, draw around the mount to mark

the tree’s shape onto the backing fabric.

4

Pin the numbers into position – these

will be the advent pockets Stitch each

pocket in place, stitching along the sides

and bottom edge only, so that the top of

each pocket is left unstitched.

5

Apply double-sided tape or spray

mount adhesive to the front of the

tree mountboard. Position the fabric tree

on top and stick in place.

6

Trim the fabric with a 5cm (2in)

border all around. Remove excess

from the corners. Glue fabric to the back

with craft glue. Finish by attaching a loop

of ribbon to the top to hang.

Stitching idea

Mix up the treats inside

the pockets to make your

advent calendar more

interesting. You could print

out jokes or riddles onto

card and pop into some

pockets, put small toys in

others and edible treats in

the remaining ones!

How to make a tree advent calendar

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