FESTIVE HOOP
Stitch a wall
hanging
1
Download and print the
templates at sewmag.co.uk
/templates. Cut out the tree
and pot shapes from card, then
draw around the triangle for the
Christmas tree centrally on your
fabric with an erasable pen. Using
a ruler, mark lines evenly spaced
5mm apart across the width of the
tree, then draw around the pot-
shaped template at the base.
2
Place the fabric in an
embroidery hoop, making
sure it is taut but not
overstretched. Using a single
strand of embroidery thread, stitch
between each pair of parallel lines
in chevron stitch, following the
instructions panel (right).
3
When the tree shape is
completely filled, stitch
around the outline of the
pot in red thread and split stitch.
Using a finer needle and sewing
thread, attach a few round sequins
on the tree, plus a star-shaped
sequin at the top.
4
When you have completed
the embroidery, trim away
any excess fabric at the
back of the hoop. Sew a running
stitch all around the edge of the
remaining material, pull up to
gather, then fasten off. Tie a loop
of cord or ribbon to the screw
for hanging.
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(^) sewmag.co.uk
Susie Johns’
sew
free template
download
sewmag.co.uk
/templates
TRY CHEVRON STITCH TO CREATE
Here, diagonal and straight stitches are combined to create
an attractive zigzag pattern that makes a great border when
worked in a single row, or an open filling stitch when repeated.
This wall hanging features lines of chevron stitch in variegated
thread to form a simple Christmas tree motif, embellished
with sequins for added sparkle.
Use a variegated colour thread to
add depth and texture
Get started
- White linen or cotton fabric,^
25cm square - Embroidery hoop, 20cm diameter
- Erasable marker pen
- Embroidery thread, DMC^
Cotton Perle Color Variations^
#5 shade 4050 - Crewel needle
- Sequins
- Cord or ribbon
Size
20cm diameter