This bumper design by Sandy Littlejohns is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas mood - it's a real showstopper, and will make the perfect festive family heirloom!
Winter is the perfect time to start a project you can really get your teeth into, and this traditional masterpiece by Sandy Littlejohns is just the thing. As the nights draw in and the weather gets colder you can cosy up by the fire and dream of traditional Victorian Christmases as you stitch this Christmas cross stitch pattern. Soon you'll be creating an heirloom for future generations to cherish. You'll need to use three strands to keep the colours vivid on the dark background, which makes it a very leisurely stitch. With a large design like this it's always useful to sort your threads before you begin and have everything close to hand - it'll save lots of searching! So for a classic festive treat, this design should go straight to the top of your to-do list. Start now and you'll be finished in plenty of time to hang it on the wall, decorate with holly and impress all your Christmas visitors...
To see more of Sandy Littlejohns' cross stitch designs, visit Cross Stitch Arts or find out their latest news over on the Cross Stitch Arts blog.
