Candy
is dandy
Lead the way to sugary goodness with
this lavish gingerbread mansion that
looks good enough to eat – and stitch!
W
hat could be
better than a
gingerbread
house at Christmas? This
mouthwatering dream home
draws in everyone who sees
it, beckoning them towards
its bonbon and fondant
covered walls. This design
is stitched on shimmering
gold 28-count evenweave for
a lovely festive finish. You’ll
find plenty of opportunity to
practise your beading skills
too as this design is packed
with sweetie-style seed beads
- even the tiny bushes look
temptingly edible. Using a
variety of techniques, and a
pick ‘n’ mix selection of prettily
hued threads, this piece is one
you’ll enjoy taking your sweet
time over – and with a simply
spectacular end result.
Designed by Shannon Wasilieff
You will need
Threads: Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle, beading needle
Fabric: 28-count gold flecked white (118) evenweave measuring
45x45cm (17¾x17¾in)
Extras: Mill Hill seed beads as listed in the key. Frame of your choice
with a minimum aperture of 29.5x29.5cm (11½x11½in)
Winter wonderland
Stitch on
evenweave
Stitching
Factbox
Stitching time:
Approx 60 hours
Type of stitches:
Cross stitch,
fractionals, backstitch,
French knots, beads
Level: Intermediate