Stitch up a bright selection of cards and tags, and celebrate Diwali with your loved ones this year
DESIGNED BY MIRU MAKES
MAKE FOR DIWALI
Often referred to as the festival of light, Diwali is one of India’s most important celebrations. The five-day holiday is generally marked with prayer, feasts, fireworks, family gatherings, and charitable giving. For some, Diwali is also the beginning of a new year and is probably best known for the clay lamps or diyas, which represent the triumph of light over dark. Whether you’re one of more than one billion people worldwide that celebrate Diwali, or one of your nearest and dearest is, you’ll love these vibrant stitches designed by MiRu Makes.
To capture the brilliance of the event, this set of six charts make use of 19 lively hues and they’re easy enough for even beginners to tackle. Comprising mostly of full cross stitch, with just a little backstitch for the greetings as well as some added detail, and the odd French knot, you’ll whizz through the set in no time. There’s even a couple of designs suitable for other occasions too.
Factbox Quick & easy
Stitching Time
Approx. 2-6 hours each
Type of Stitches
Cross stitch, backstitch, French knots
Ease of Stitching
Beginner/intermediate
Meet Michelle & Ruzanna MiRu Makes
Diwali is a beautiful and vibrant festival. In Malaysia, we know it’s coming when we see all the colourful kolams (floor drawings) on display in the malls. It’s been a blast playing with colours for this set. www.MiRuMakes.etsy.com
The colour palette for these quick stitches is so effective. I also love that I could stitch up a card for a friend who’s celebrating Diwali, but the peacock or ‘Joy and blessings’ designs will work for any occasion. SUE, SENIOR ART EDITOR
How to... make a tag
1 Once you’ve finished stitching your design, cut it out, leaving two squares of aida all the way around the edge.
2 Carefully fray one block o
