Pinup

Step 1 WORK the cross stitch in two strands of stranded cotton and the backstitch in one strand. Step 2 HOLD the heart template from page 64 and the stitching up against a window, then pin the templat

The excitement always begins on 1 December when you realise you have a treat waiting for you, making the run-up to the big day even more special as you discover what exciting surprise is hiding in you

TRACING Place light-coloured and fine fabrics over the design and trace over it. For thicker or dark-coloured fabrics, a light source such as a window or lightbox makes this process much simpler. TRAN

We can all agree we have spent our childhood daydreaming about Santa’s workshop, imagining his handy helpers make our toys and wrapping them up with gorgeous ribbons and sparkly paper, making our chil

MATERIALS ■ Tulle fabric: 25x25cm, nude ■ Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of orange, red, light red and mustard yellow ■ Embroidery hoop: 18cm diameter ■ Strong fabric glue and paintbrush ■ Basic embroi

Everyone, no matter what age, loves waking up to a pile of presents on Christmas Day. Helz Cuppleditch’s magical illustration of Santa in the snow brought us so much joy when we saw it that we had to