Spruce up christmas!

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Keep your Christmas tree looking its finest with our delicious-looking tree

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CrossStitcher Magazine

21 October, 2025

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Woman's Weekly - UK

Garlands galore

Sew and make these simple decorations to bring a homemade touch to your Christmas decor

Simply Crochet

To make all 14 decorations

YOU WILL NEED ■ Sirdar Happy Chenille DK (100% polyester, 15g/38m), 1 ball of each: Cheeky (0015), Ink Spot (0022), Snowflake (0020), Firework (0034), Duckling (0014), Surf’s Up (0030), Fizzy (0029),

Simply Sewing

Merry tree

■ Green smooth plush fabric: 41x36cm ■ Dark green smooth plush fabric: 58x42cm ■ Brown smooth plush fabric: 18x32cm ■ Yellow smooth plush fabric: 28x13cm ■ Black wool felt: 6x3cm ■ Pink wool felt: 4x2

woman&home

Your christmas home

Inspiration for a beautiful abode

Simply Sewing

Stitch upcycle

■ Card stock ■ Stranded cotton (we used DMC 676 and 321) ■ Pencil ■ Scissors ■ Chenille needle ■ Felt mat or corrugated cardboard ■ Embroidery scissors ■ Hole punch ■ Baker's twine or ribbon ■ Basic s