New look for a cosy pair of gloves

A pair of cosy gloves are given a bright new look when decorated with a pattern stitched in colourful thread

DELICATE STITCHES SEWN to create a pretty motif is a simple but absorbing way to transform a favoured pair of plain woollen gloves or mittens.

Following a pattern outline on a soluble material pinned to each glove allows the motif to be placed perfectly in position while ensuring symmetry and neatness.

Choosing bold or contrasting thread will make the embroidery stand out and brighten any gloves, which would also make a thoughtful gift.

“Her needlework both plain and ornamental was excellent, and she might have put a sewing machine to shame”

James Edward Austen-Leigh, about Jane Austen