Bring storybook charm to Christmas sewing with this elegant sketch-style trio of snowmen, each dressed a little differently and surrounded by thoughtful little details. You can pick out the top hats, the striped beanie, swinging scarves, carrot noses, coal-dot smiles, buttons and tiny heart patches, with wrapped gifts, snowflakes, a pine tree and even a birdhouse adding to the scene. It suits anyone who likes festive embroidery with a hand-drawn feel rather than a stiff, formal look.
With nine thread colours and dense stitching, it has the kind of filled-in presence that stands up well on sweatshirt fleece, winter pyjamas, quilted stockings, cushion covers and gift sacks. The mix of white, black, greens, reds and cool blues keeps it unmistakably Christmasy, while the brown stick arms and orange noses stop it feeling flat. Because the design is offered from small to large, it works just as well as a cheerful feature on a child’s cardigan as it does centred on a seasonal table runner or tote.
