By popular demand, I have done one re-print of this Stitcher’s Journal Subscription kit which hopefully captures that first sighting of all the family presents on Christmas morning. In our family, the wrapping really mattered, even if the present was modest, and it is something I still believe, and so I have had some fun inventing patterned paper and ribbons.

The stitching is not difficult and while the kit includes full instructions and all the threads you will need, there is also plenty of  scope for self-expression in the presents, stockings and garlands. You can download guides for all the embroidery stitches on the home page of my website or take a look at the new and wonderful Royal School of Needlework Stitch Bank, such a brilliant idea. You can even adopt a stitch in your name!

The design is printed on a generous piece of antique French linen such that finding a suitable frame should not be a problem. The kit contains all the threads you will need, but feel free to add or swap colours from your stash. Finished, the image is larger than A5 and will need an A4 frame, but it is a lovely piece to stitch through Christmas, maybe adding a date somewhere or names of everyone who joins your Christmas table this year. You could also follow the example of @diana_bli55 and make an heirloom Christmas stocking, either to fill or just as a family decoration, maybe adding names of everyone in the family.

The price of £45 includes postage to all areas of the United Kingdom.