365 Cross Stitch Designs - UK (2020-02)

124 365 Cross Stitch Designs Cross Stitch Designs

Advent calendar

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url up under your

warmest blanket

with a mug

of tea and enjoy making

this beautiful tree-shaped

advent calendar to celebrate

the holidays. Unwind as

you stitch each number in

simple whole stitches only,

then use the instructions

on page 127 to turn your

projects into a festive finish.

Stitch all 24 numbers if you

wish, or keep it simple with

a traditional advent of 12,

as we did. You can also use

these motifs for wintry gift

tags, cards and table runners

• or just stitch one for the
  simple joy of making!

Stitching

Factbox

Stitching time:

3-4 hours each

Type of stitches:

Cross stitch

Level: Beginner

You will need

Threads: Stranded cotton as listed in the key

Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle

Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 12x12cm (4¾x4¾in)

for each design

Extras: Mountboard, medium-weight iron-on interfacing,

ribbon and backing fabric of your choice

Scandi

season

Embrace the spirit of hygge as you

count down the days until Christmas

with a Nordic advent calendar!

Designed by Durene Jones

Stitch

for

Christmas