Inspired by traditional Indian door hangings, our rich bunting is a charming alternative to twee Christmas decorations and can be displayed throughout your Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Stitch a colourful bunting
Use the template from page 83 to draw five pennants onto turquoise linen using a fabric maker or pencil. On three of the shapes – referring to the image as a guide or creating your own design – draw a cluster of six circles with a seventh in the centre.
On the remaining two shapes sketch a square, with diagonal lines running from corner to corner and a circle inside each. To the centres of each of the circles stitch a decorative gem or button. Thread an embroidery needle with two strands of thread and,