Get ready for Christmas with the cutest angels, stunning stumpwork and fun counted thread ornaments, and a Christmas stocking. Meet Betty, the latest in Tania Cohen’s enchanting series of beetle brooches, and a fabulous goldwork frog to add to your accessory collection. You’ll also discover a beautiful solution for decorating your Christmas table and a divine Reticella project to enjoy throughout the year.

PROJECTS:

• Mistletoe & Holly by Anna Scott Ornaments with stumpwork sprigs of mistletoe and holly in classic Christmas colours.
• Festive Table by Fumie Suzuki Whitework table linen with baubles in Hedebo embroidery amongst sprays of foliage.
• Betty Beetle by Tania Cohen The latest in a series of elegant and fun brooches showcasing goldwork techniques.
• Christmas Treats by Betsy Morgan Double the joys of counted thread stitching with clever ornaments that are also pincushions.
• Rana by Maria Clara Warschauer Little frog in three-dimensional goldwork using coloured metal purls.
• Little Angels by Naomi Small Enchanting pair of angels made with delicately embellished felt.
• Reticella Rose by Di Kirchner Beautiful linen needlework accessories featuring reticella motifs.
• Hark the Herald Angels by Taetia McEwen Christmas stocking inspired by a classic carol and utilising a raised stitch pattern.