Furry friends

“This cosy tree skirt with its warm details and use of colour captures all the fun of Christmas past. Woodland creatures are out carol singing against a patchwork background made from a mixture of scr

NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Templates do not include seam allowances. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WST = wrong

YOU WILL NEED ■ Cotton fabric (main and lining) ■ Lightweight wadding or batting ■ 10mm velvet ribbon (10–20cm length, depending on desired hanging loop) ■ Coordinating thread ■ Basic sewing kit NOTES

SANTA’S LITTLE HELPERS! This band of cats is getting up to some mischief, ready to wish everyone a meow-y Christmas. Satsuma Street’s* ‘Purrfect Presents’ stocking is packed with festive cheer, vibran

“Mice quilts are my favourite quilts to make and I’m always up for a Christmas design. I fancied the idea of mice singing under the Christmas tree but, of course, they are rather small compared to fir

Stay warm this winter with this patchwork cover-up to sew