FESTIVE HOOP
Stitch a wall
hanging1
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.62(^) 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