Christmas Molly & Rosie from Susan Penny

Christmas Molly mouse & Rosie From the Susan Penny Design Studio

Molly is ready for Christmas in her best green dress, with a white collar, a red bow in her hair and shoes to match. She’s holding a present wrapped in red and gold. Rosie, her faithful little dog, wouldn’t miss the celebrations and has a red bow of her own.

Lift the lid and there’s more. One side of the tin is a cosy Christmas room, with a decorated tree, parcels piled underneath and a stocking hung on the chest. The other is Molly’s Christmas wardrobe: a warm red coat, a blue dress, and hats and gifts waiting on the shelf above for the big day.

Molly and Rosie are each stitched on the front and back, then made up as small stuffed figures, so they look just as charming from every side. Molly stands 8.5cm (3¼in) tall. When the festivities are over, they both tuck neatly into their tin until next December. The designs are worked in cross stitch, backstitch and French knots.

A lovely piece to stitch for yourself, and a thoughtful gift, whether you give the finished tin or the kit to a stitching friend.

Available as a full pack or just the Chart, Aida and Tin.