This is a festive version of The Tree of Love design, and it comes with 1 metre by half a metre of super thick heavy linen, which makes gorgeous gift bags or Christmas decorations.
 
There are seven full skeins of Luca-S Mouline stranded cotton including a skein of metallic silver thread, which is soft and easy to work with.  
 
There is a bonus set of Christmas alphabet and number templates too, so that you can trace names, words or special dates to embroider onto the bag.
 
Suitable for all levels of stitchers including beginners as a printed stitch guide is included.
 
Included in the kit:
Pure heavy natural linen measuring 1m x 0.5metre.
Seven full skeins Luca-S Mouline skeins, including one silver metallic.
John James Chenille and Darner embroidery needles.
Cotton webbing drawstring.
Full colour printed instruction booklet with a stitch guide.
Set of Christmas alphabet and numbers templates to trace names, words or special dates.
Printed to size A4 embroidery pattern template.
Carbon tracing paper for tracing your design
Video stitch tutorials at my website.
Free delivery in the UK.
 
Stitches used in this design
There are videos at my website, and free downloadable Stitch Lessons for these stitches:
Couching Stitch.
Leaf Stitch.
Split Stitch.
Satin Stitch.
French Knots.
Running stitch
Closed Fly Stitch.
Blanket Stitch.
 
If you are creating a cushion then all you will need is the stuffing, and a pair of scissors to cut the thread.  Instructions are provided as to how I made a hand sewn cushion and a lined gift bag. You could make two unlined bags if preferred. 
 
Not suitable for children as it includes an embroidery needle and small parts.
 
The fabric has not been tested to see if it is washable, so dry cleaning or spot cleaning is recommended. The threads are colour fast and washable by cool hand wash.