TIPS & TRICKS

We recommend using a chenille needle for this project as they have large eyes which help prevent the threads from becoming tangled and frayed.

This project is very easy to customise. Simply switch the colours of the felt to match those of your festive colour scheme.

If you would like to coat your metallic threads before you start stitching with them (in order to avoid tangles), you can stock up on blocks of beeswax for your stash at

Looking for even more ways to use felt and thread? Search for ‘felt’ on www.gathered.how for free tutorials, patterns and ideas!