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Designer: Helen PhilippsPage: 34

This gorgeous gift bag features a smalldecorative cross stitch motif worked in redembroidery thread in a simple nod towardstraditional 'redwork' stitching and Nordicdesign. Whether it's used to stash away festivetrinkets or present a Christmas gift, it'll add anextra special personal touch.

Designer: Louise NicholsPage: 44

This little book is ideal for making all ofthose important notes over the festiveperiod – shopping lists, ingredients, and evenkeeping track of all those Christmas parties! This one is appliquéd with a small holly design – it's easy to make and looks great, with a matchingbag to stow it in when not in use.

USE THESE TEMPLATES TO GET STARTED RIGHTAWAY ON THE PROJECTS WITHIN SEW

CrossStitchedGift Set

Appliqué HollyMotif Set

What is...Redwork?Redwork is a form of embroidery thatoriginated in Europe in the late 19th Century.It is so called due to the bright red thread usedto create the designs – which are usually madefrom thin, simple embroidery stitches such asback stitch and stem stitch. Colourfast red dyewas a novelty at the time, which drummed uppopularity for this pretty style.

the basics Some of these templateshave been reduced in size –to get them back up to full

measurements, simply use aphotocopier to enlarge them

by the amount indicatedbeside the template.

CUT OUTAND KEEP!

Download and print all of the motifs for FREE at

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Modern takeon traditionalNordic style

Make inan evening

stitchedset

DMC: 3801

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Designer: Lucinda GandertonPage: 60

Made from hardy wool felt and a handfulof trimmings such as ric rac, buttons andthread, these embroidered napkin ringsand coasters will add a touch of colour toany festive table, whilst keeping yoursurfaces clean. Cutting the shapes from felt rather than regular wovenfabric means there'll be no frayed edges and no need to seam before use.

ChristmasCoasters

Designer: Corinne BraddPage: 66Enlarge by 154% – full size 22cm

Pre-cut fabrics needn't be reserved for large scale quilting projects– they're a fantastic resource for smaller projects too, as designerCorinne Bradd demonstrates with these mini-makes. Make a potholder set, a neat coin purse, a plush toy, a traditional pin cushionand even a mini tote bag from just one stash bundle.

Stash-busterMedley

Last minuteChristmas

project

DON’T MISS!Fab fat quarter

bundle and CathKidston book FREEwhen you subcribe

p68

DOGCut two

EARCut four

TAILCut two

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Designer: Ellen KharadePage: 42Enlarge by 115% – full size 29cm

This pretty tea cosy draws on traditional techniquessuch as appliqué and embroidery to create a modernredwork design. Padded with lightweight wadding it willkeep your drinks warm – and gives you opportunity topractice various techniques such as French knots, starstitch and back stitch.

RedworkTea Cosy

Combinetraditionaltechniques

POSITIO

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POSITIO

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COSYCut two from wadding, lining and calico

HEARTCut seven

How to...French Knots1Bring the thread to the surface

at the position for the knot. Wrap the thread around the needletip twice and take the needle backthrough the fabric where it came up.

2Ease the knot on to the surface ofthe fabric, holding it steady whilst

pulling the needle through to thewrong side. Stitch to secure or returnto the surface for next French knot.

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Designer: Lorraine ScottPage: 52

This set of stuffed fabric tree decorations will lookfantastic, adding a touch of handmade charm to yourfestive décor. The matching gift tags will give any presenta thoughtful, personal touch – why not stitch the nameof the recipient onto the front for an extra unique look?

Fabric Decorations

Superquick

Christmasmake

TAGStitching guide

HEARTStitching guide

STOCKINGStitching guide

Appliqué tipsn Carefully press your fabric pieces before stitching for a neat finish.n Use a variety of machine or hand stitches to get different effects.n Back the fabrics with fusible webbing to secure them to thework and prevent the edges from fraying.n For really neat edges use felt to create your designs.

For morefestive fabrics

see ourHabby Guideon page 48

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Designer: Ellen KharadePage: 75Enlarge by 143% – full size18.5cm (Doll Body)

Both of these stuffed fabricdoll toys use many of thesame pattern pieces – thebody, arms and legs are allused for both Santa and theAngel – why not cut out andkeep the template to createyour own dolls later on?

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Fabric change

Fabric change

Fabric change

ANGEL BODYCut two for each doll

ANGEL WINGS

Seam allow

ance

Seam allowance

Seam allowance

Centre back

ARMSCut four for

each doll

LEGSCut four for

each doll

SANTA HAT Cut two

SANTA SLEEVES Cut two

SANTA JACKET Front – Cut two

Back – Cut one on fold

Centre Line Backstitch

SANTA BODY

How to...resizeyour templatesThis pattern needs to beenlarged in order to use it. Todo this, change the 'copy ratio'of the machine to that given inthe text above the template –for example, if your patternpiece needs to be increased by40%, change the copier ratio to“140%” - that is, 100% (the sizeof the original) plus the 40%needed to bring it up to thenew, increased size.Alternatively, if you have ascanner connected to yourcomputer you can use this toresize your templates, utilisingthe software provided with themachine. This method can be used to enlarge or shrink any of the templates included within Sew magazine.

QuickTIPFabric can be torn alongthe grain for a super-straight edge – this is oftendone in fabric shops, wherethe cutter will snip a smalltear in the edge of the boltthen rip however much isneeded from the roll quicklyand neatly.

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Designer: Ellen KharadePage: 78Enlarge by 154% – full size 38cm

These fabric stockings willmake a fantastic heirloom tobe passed down to theyounger generation –embroider their names topersonalise them or even getthe little ones involved and letthem decorate their own withfelt appliqué shapes, sequinsand even fabric paint.

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AppliquéChristmasStockings

For best results when embroidering, usea hoop to hold the fabric taut whilst youwork the stitches. To prevent the fabricfrom slipping in the hoop, wrap theinner hoop with a narrow strip of plain,undyed fabric such as calico, securingthe end with a few stitches or a piece ofmasking tape.

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Make for all the

family

STOCKINGSCut two

LININGCut two

Why use FUSIBLE WEBBING?This project uses fusible webbing on the reverseon the fabric. Not only does this act as anadhesive, adhering the appliqué motif pieces tothe backing, but it strengthens the shapes andprevents fraying.

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Designer: Corinne BraddPage: 50Enlarge by 154% – full size 20m

Combine techniques such as patchwork, appliqué,machine and hand sewing to create a selection offestive treats that can be worked up in no time. With a little imagination you can get a wide range ofdifferent projects from one festive fat quarter bundle.

Fat QuarterMakes

Button Collar

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HEARTCut two

STOCKINGCut two

Make vintage buttons the star of the showwith this pretty collar necklace. Just aseffective as gemstones or beads, these glassbuttons are stitched onto simple felt to createa sophisticated collar and bracelet that aresure to get you noticed.

SMALL COLLARCut one from net

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LARGE COLLARCut three from black felt

Cut one from fusible webbing

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Designer: Lisa Steed Davey Page: 30Enlarge by 160% – full size 21cm

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