Christmas Townhouse

A Victorian façade dressed for the holidays, full of small details that come to life as you stitch: wreaths at every window, a snowman by the picket fence, a cat walking through the snow. The design is worked from a chart on ice blue Aida, which is left unstitched to suggest sky and snow; back stitch outlines the branches and window frames, while French knots and beads add a little texture.

The threads come ready sorted on the organiser, so you can start straight away. A frame is not included: mount the finished piece behind a mount board, or hang it as a seasonal panel. A hoop or frame and small embroidery scissors are handy while you work.