Miniature marvels

Use your stitching skills to create a beautiful folk-style sampler that’s sure to be treasured forever

t’s winter in the village and the pond has frozen over, attracting skaters to spin across the ice and show off their favourite tricks. Two children have built a jolly snowpal and are now enjoying a snowball fight, while horses clop across the ground and a mother takes her baby out to wonder at the snowy landscape…

There’s so much detail to enjoy in Jenny Van De Wiele’s miniature world, from intricate buildings and people to the border of poinsettia and pine boughs. You’ll love working on each of the gorgeous motifs – our favourite is the church with its golden bell and tiny wreath on the door!

The 28-count linen in a beautiful smokey shade gives this project a real