Christmas Balls Winter Scenes Plastic Canvas Cross Stitch Kit by Orchidea 7672

Stitch Christmas Balls, a plastic canvas cross stitch kit by Orchidea — four round bauble ornaments show snowy winter scenes, pictured hanging among fir branches.

A little stitcher's folklore: before glass baubles, Christmas trees were hung with apples and nuts.

Why this kit: stitching on white plastic canvas means no hoop and no finishing, and each piece keeps its shape, ready to hang.

Kit includes: white plastic canvas, DMC 6-strand cotton floss in 24 colours, a chart, instructions and a needle to make four ornaments. Stitch used: cross stitch. No hoop or frame is needed, as plastic canvas holds its shape.

Stitch each design on the plastic canvas, then trim around the edge and add a loop of thread for hanging.

Each ornament measures about 9×12 cm (3.5×4.7 in). Classic decorations for the Christmas tree.