Stitch a set of matching stockings for loved ones with this pretty patchwork technique

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

Make this fancy four-legged friend for a little one this Christmas

Step one From the black plush fabric, cut: Head Front: one pair. Head Back: one pair. Body (back): one. Wing (outer): one pair. Step two From the ivory fur fabric, cut: Face: one pair. Body (front): o

■ Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/57.5m), 3 balls of each: Light Green (046), Turquoise (039), Purple (020), 2 balls of each: Light Blue (033), White (001), Tangerine (026), Lilac (017), Ice Green (037)

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