Deck the Halls Christmas Embroidery Get ready for the festive season and make it a truly handmade Christmas with this gorgeous embroidery with a contemporary twist. Hang each hoop on a branch and surround with lots of holly, to give your entrance hall the ultimate in Christmas style.
MATERIALS
GOOD TO KNOW
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2, 30cm x 30cm pieces of natural linen
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Use a mechanical pencil to transfer the design to the linen. This will give a crisp outline for you to follow.
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1, 20cm x 20cm piece of natural linen •
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15cm square green felt
Make sure the backing fabric is tight in the hoop before you start your embroidery.
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15cm square red felt
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If you don’t have a light box you can hold the template and fabric up to a window.
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Red Anchor no. 8 perle cotton
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Green Anchor no. 8 perle cotton
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Off-white Anchor no. 8 perle cotton
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2, 10" wooden embroidery hoops
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1, 5" wooden embroidery hoop
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2m red ribbon
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PVA glue
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