Winter Carol Kid Goat Christmas Ornament Bead Embroidery Kit by Abris Art ABT-E-005

Bead Winter Carol, a two-sided beaded Christmas ornament kit by Abris Art — a cream kid goat with golden horns and a bell collar standing among firs and red flowers in the snow on one side and a beaded Christmas tree with red blossoms on a grey ground on the other, finished with a red beaded rim and a white satin ribbon for hanging. Worked with about 297 Preciosa Czech glass beads in 5 colours over a full-colour printed design, so the beads pick out the highlights while the soft painted picture shows through.

A little stitcher's folklore: in Ukrainian carols the little goat brings a rich harvest and a happy year to every house it visits. Stitchers say a goat ornament on the tree carries that wish.

Why this kit: if you love folk Christmas traditions, this sweet kid goat is charming and easy: five bead colours and the full picture printed on the canvas. Stitch one or the whole series for a matching tree.

Kit includes: art canvas pre-printed in colour with both sides of the ornament, about 297 Preciosa Czech glass beads in 5 colours, beading needles, beading thread, fiberfill, a decorative ribbon for hanging, and instructions with a finishing guide. The greenery, cones and other props in the photos are not included.

Sew each bead onto its colour-marked spot on the printed canvas, then cut out both circles, stitch them together, add the filling and finish with the beaded rim and ribbon loop.

Finished size: about 6.6 cm (2.6 in) across. A handmade keepsake for the tree, a gift topper or a Christmas card insert, and a sweet stocking stuffer for anyone who loves to craft.