https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/gift-wrapped-present • Posted by Quadrille
Photocopy at 100% or trace these outlines to make paper templates and use them to cut out the following felt shapes: cut 2 large squares (present) from red felt cut 4 rectangles (ribbon) from green felt cut 4 flowers from pink felt cut 4 flowers from blue felt cut 4 flowers from cream felt cut 1 small rectangle (gift tag) from cream felt
Photocopy at 100% or trace these outlines to make paper templates and use them to cut out the following felt shapes: cut 2 large squares (present) from red felt cut 4 rectangles (ribbon) from green felt cut 4 flowers from pink felt cut 4 flowers from blue felt cut 4 flowers from cream felt cut 1 small rectangle (gift tag) from cream felt
Make Your Own Christmas Decorations by Cath Kidston Published by Quadrille Publishing RRP £15 Photography by Claire Richardson
Assemble all the materials, equipment and templates you need,
Using an air-erasable pen, trace the outline of each paper template onto the correct colour felt.
Following the outlines carefully, cut out all the felt shapes you need.
Place 4 small flowers randomly over each of the red squares and work small edging stitches all the way round in cream thread.
Place 2 more flowers in the corners of the red squares and work edging stitches part the way round. Trim away any excess felt.
Embroider a French knot in the centre of each flower in red thread.
Place a green rectangle vertically over the red squares and work edging stitches along both sides in cream thread.
Place another green rectangle horizontally over the red squares, one third of the way down from the top, and work edging stitches along both sides in cream thread.
Place both sides of the present together and work edging stitches all the way round in red thread, leaving a small gap at the top.
Fill the present with toy stuffing, but do not overfill. Use the rounded end of a pencil to push the stuffing gently into any curves or corners.
Stitch the gap to enclose the stuffing, adding the hanging loop of waxed cord. Knot the cord ends and work extra stitches over it to secure.
Embroider the small cream rectangle with your chosen initials and stitch to one side of the present where the green ribbons overlap.