MATERIALS
Velvet fabric: 60x45cm, teal x2
Cotton fabric: 60x80cm, orange
DMC Stranded Cotton: 1 skein each of 402 (peach), 422 (light brown), 433 (dark brown), 436 (brown), 564 (mint green), 666 (red), 820 (dark blue), 921 (orange), 934 (dark green), 945 (light peach), 3031 (very dark brown), 3850 (bright green)
Metallic stranded thread: gold
Embroidery hoop: 20cm diameter
Soluble adhesive stabiliser
Sewing machine with standard foot
Tassel trim: 30cm, mustard
Machine cotton: teal, mustard
Basic embroidery kit
STITCHES USED
Backstitch, Fly Stitch, French Knot, Running Stitch, Satin Stitch, Seed Stitch, Straight Stitch
Imagine coming downstairs on Christmas morning to find this glorious stitched stocking waiting for you – better still if you find it filled to the brim with embroidery presents, right? This joyfully seasonal design by Louisa Burtonshaw cleverly unites luxe fabrics, decadent trims and cosy coloured threads for an
