There is nothing that makes me think of a vintage Christmas more than bright baubles, multi-coloured lights and pots of poinsettias.

No more tricky than my other kits but you do need to work carefully with satin stitch; this is something that needs a bit of quiet time, plenty of light and a fine crewel needle. I am hoping that a few quiet hours with some stitching might be just the ticket in the run up to Christmas, or even between Christmas and New Year!

The kit includes a 10” square piece of hand-printed antique linen together with the threads and instructions required to complete the pattern.

The finished piece is approximately 110mm square and would work beautifully as a little Christmas cushion, wall hanging or shelf sitter. It could also adorn the front of a gift bag or make a special Christmas keepsake for someone you love. Mine is framed and will provide the focal point of a Christmas display with a candle and perhaps some micro fairy lights.

To complete the kit you will also need a packet of crewel needles (a size 5 is a good all-rounder but you will need something like a number 7 crewel needle to work a perfect satin stitch), a pair of small, sharp, needlework scissors and a 6” embroidery hoop.

Note; because we antique linen then there will be variation in the colour, texture and weight from piece to piece.

All of our kits have been completed by complete beginners but we do rate our kits on a scale of 1-3 to help you

The ratings are

1) Absolute beginner

2) Enthusiastic beginner

3) Accomplished beginner

This kit is rated - 3 - for Accomplished Beginners

Ideal as gifts or for yourself, The Stitchery embroidery kits are designed with beginners in mind, as well as advanced stitchers. 

The aim is not to produce a perfect piece of needlework but to encourage the stitcher to slow down and enjoy a little old-fashioned calmness and serenity in a world that is becoming increasingly fast-paced and perhaps a little stressful at times.