Christmas
is coming
Young and old will love this smiling advent calendar
snowman with a clever carrot nose as a pointer
You will need
Threads: Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle
Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 30x30cm (12x12in) for the face. 14-count clear plastic
canvas measuring 12x18cm (4¾x7in) for the hat and 12x5cm (4¾x2in) for the nose
Extras: 7in wooden embroidery hoop, white felt for backing and an orange brad of choice
from local craft stores
Stitch a
fun gift
The countdown to
Christmas just got
even more fun!
Stitching
Factbox
Stitching time:
Approx 22 hours
Type of stitches:
Cross stitch, backstitch
Level: Beginner
Designed by
Rhona Norrie
Tip
The snowm
an’s carrot
and hat are
stitched on p
lastic
canvas. Afte
r cutting thi
s
fabric to size (^) before st
itching,
cover (^) the ed
ges with ma
sking
tape to (^) pre
vent your th
read
from snaggin
g (^) while
you stitch