Tinsel trails

For a man who spends the busiest time of the year packing presents, travelling across the world in his robust sleigh and reindeer friends, he too needs a place to kick his legs up comfortably. For the

Designed by: Cheryl McKinnon Stitch count: 74 high x 37 wide (each side) Design size: 14x7cm (5½x2¾in) Stitch time: 10 hours (each side) This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. • DMC Sparkly

Designed by: Cheryl McKinnon Stitch count: 121 high x 91 wide Design size: 22x17cm (8⅝x6⅝in) Stitch time: 23 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. For the sampler: • Zweigart Pewter

Honour the iconic Christmas song with these festive folk art mini makes by Durene Jones 31 quick-and-easy motifs Durene Jones’ design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Helpful tips and advice

We love getting creative with cross stitch and this miniature town with an assortment of buildings from The Nutmeg Company* is at the top of our to-stitch list this winter. The ‘Winter Village’ series

Designed by: Maria Diaz Stitch count: 645 high x 24 wide ladder; 47 high x 33 wide Santa Design size: 120x4cm (46¼x1⅝in) ladder; 8.5x6cm (3⅜x2⅜in) Santa Stitch time: 58 hours (both) This design was st