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Appliqué Holly
Motif Set
Designer: Louise Nichols
Page: 44
This little book is ideal for making all of
those important notes over the festive
Make nnng
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period – shopping lists, ingredients, and even
an eve eid
keeping track of all those Christmas parties!
This one is appliquéd with a small holly design
– it's easy to make and looks great, with a matching stitch
bag to stow it in when not in use. set
Cross
Stitched DMC: 3801
Gift Set n take
Moderditional
on traic style
Nord
Designer: Helen Philipps
Page: 34
This gorgeous gift bag features a small
What is...Redwork?
Redwork is a form of embroidery that
decorative cross stitch motif worked in red originated in Europe in the late 19th Century.
embroidery thread in a simple nod towards It is so called due to the bright red thread used
traditional 'redwork' stitching and Nordic to create the designs – which are usually made
from thin, simple embroidery stitches such as
design. Whether it's used to stash away festive back stitch and stem stitch. Colourfast red dye
trinkets or present a Christmas gift, it'll add an was a novelty at the time, which drummed up
extra special personal touch. popularity for this pretty style.
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Christmas Stash-buster
Coasters
Designer: Lucinda Ganderton
Medley
Page: 60 Designer: Corinne Bradd
Page: 66
Made from hardy wool felt and a handful Enlarge by 154% – full size 22cm
of trimmings such as ric rac, buttons and
thread, these embroidered napkin rings Pre-cut fabrics needn't be reserved for large scale quilting projects
and coasters will add a touch of colour to – they're a fantastic resource for smaller projects too, as designer
any festive table, whilst keeping your Corinne Bradd demonstrates with these mini-makes. Make a pot
surfaces clean. Cutting the shapes from felt rather than regular woven holder set, a neat coin purse, a plush toy, a traditional pin cushion
fabric means there'll be no frayed edges and no need to seam before use. and even a mini tote bag from just one stash bundle.
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Cut two from wadding, lining and calico
POSITION FOR RIC RAC
RedworkTea Cosy
Designer: Ellen Kharade
Page: 42
HEART
Cut seven
Enlarge by 115% – full size 29cm
This pretty tea cosy draws on traditional techniques
such as appliqué and embroidery to create a modern
redwork design. Padded with lightweight wadding it will
keep your drinks warm – and gives you opportunity to
practice various techniques such as French knots, star
stitch and back stitch.
How to...
French Knots
Bring the thread to the surface
1 at the position for the knot.
Wrap the thread around the needle 1
tip twice and take the needle back
through the fabric where it came up.
Ease the knot on to the surface of
2 the fabric, holding it steady whilst
pulling the needle through to the
wrong side. Stitch to secure or return
2
to the surface for next French knot.
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Fabric Decorations
Designer: Lorraine Scott
Page: 52 TAG
Stitching guide
This set of stuffed fabric tree decorations will look
fantastic, adding a touch of handmade charm to your
festive décor. The matching gift tags will give any present
a thoughtful, personal touch – why not stitch the name
of the recipient onto the front for an extra unique look?
HEART
Stitching guide
STOCKING
Stitching guide
Appliqué tips
n Carefully press your fabric pieces before stitching for a neat finish.
n Use a variety of machine or hand stitches to get different effects.
n Back the fabrics with fusible webbing to secure them to the
work and prevent the edges from fraying.
n For really neat edges use felt to create your designs.
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ANGEL WINGS
Stitched
Festive
Dolls
Designer: Ellen Kharade
Page: 75
Enlarge by 143% – full size
18.5cm (Doll Body)
Both of these stuffed fabric SANTA BODY
Seam allowance Centre back
doll toys use many of the
same pattern pieces – the
body, arms and legs are all
Fabric change
used for both Santa and the
Angel – why not cut out and
Fabric change
keep the template to create ANGEL BODY
your own dolls later on? Cut two for each doll
How to...resize
your templates
This pattern needs to be
enlarged in order to use it. To
do this, change the 'copy ratio'
of the machine to that given in Seam allowance
the text above the template –
for example, if your pattern
piece needs to be increased by
Seam allowance
Fabric change
40%, change the copier ratio to
“140%” - that is, 100% (the size
ARMS
of the original) plus the 40% Cut four for
needed to bring it up to the each doll
new, increased size.
Alternatively, if you have a
scanner connected to your LEGS SANTA HAT
computer you can use this to Cut four for Cut two
resize your templates, utilising each doll
the software provided with the
machine. This method can be
used to enlarge or shrink any of
the templates included within
Sew magazine.
SANTA JACKET
Front – Cut two
Back – Cut one on fold
Quick TIP Centre Line Backstitch
Fabric can be torn along
the grain for a super-
straight edge – this is often
done in fabric shops, where
the cutter will snip a small
tear in the edge of the bolt SANTA SLEEVES
then rip however much is Cut two
needed from the roll quickly
and neatly.
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Appliqué
Christmas
Stockings
Designer: Ellen Kharade
Page: 78
Enlarge by 154%
LINING
Cut two
– full size 38cm
These fabric stockings will
make a fantastic heirloom to
be passed down to the
younger generation –
embroider their names to
personalise them or even get
the little ones involved and let
them decorate their own with
felt appliqué shapes, sequins
and even fabric paint. STOCKINGS
Cut two
Why use FUSIBLE WEBBING?
This project uses fusible webbing on the reverse
on the fabric. Not only does this act as an
adhesive, adhering the appliqué motif pieces to
the backing, but it strengthens the shapes and
prevents fraying.
Make he
for allilty
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smart
For best results when embroidering, use
a hoop to hold the fabric taut whilst you
work the stitches. To prevent the fabric
from slipping in the hoop, wrap the
inner hoop with a narrow strip of plain,
undyed fabric such as calico, securing
the end with a few stitches or a piece of
masking tape.
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Fat Quarter
Makes
Designer: Corinne Bradd
Page: 50 HEART
Cut two
Enlarge by 154% – full size 20m
Combine techniques such as patchwork, appliqué,
machine and hand sewing to create a selection of
festive treats that can be worked up in no time.
STOCKING
Cut two
With a little imagination you can get a wide range of
different projects from one festive fat quarter bundle.
Button Collar Designer: Lisa Steed Davey Page: 30
Enlarge by 160% – full size 21cm
Make vintage buttons the star of the show
with this pretty collar necklace. Just as
effective as gemstones or beads, these glass
buttons are stitched onto simple felt to create
a sophisticated collar and bracelet that are
sure to get you noticed.
LARGE COLLAR
Cut three from black felt
Cut one in fusible webbing
Cut one from fusible webbing
CUFF
LARGE black felt
SMALL inCUFF
Cut one net
Cut three in
SMALL COLLAR
Cut one from net
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