Hang time

HOW TO MAKE… FELT CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

MATERIALS

• Wool felt in white, red, mint, plum, peach and navy

• Embroidery floss in›white, red, mint, plum, navy and black

• Yarn or cotton cord

• Superglue or fabric›glue

• Polyester stuffing

Here’s an unlikely alliance of characters come to spread the Christmas cheer – a traditionalist goose, and a unicorn for those who fancy a bit of extra magic.

We used an unexpected combination of fresh pastels and deep plummy tones to bring these creatures to life, but of course you can switch the palette up how you wish, and add whatever stitches or accessories you fancy.

The flower template is a little large, making it easier to cut – we made a smaller version for the goose and a larger one for his legendary buddy.

01 Trace and cut the templates on page 135, starting with your white pieces. These will serve as the base for both the unicorn and the goose. Layer them as shown in the photo, starting with the body, then the smaller parts over the top. Trace the pattern onto the fabric facing in the opposite direction to how you’d like your character. This way, your pencil won’t be visible.

Now add your the mint mane and peach flower for the unicorn, and the mint head and chest,