Make a house decoration

1. Download the templates below. Cut out the four-sided house template in thick card, then score down the three dashed lines and set aside. Using red and cream patterned fabric, cut two 10cm x 18cm rectangles for the gables (triangular parts) and two 12cm squares from cream fabric for the front and back of the house.

2. Stitch them together alternately, allowing for a 1cm seam. Before you press the seams open, double check that each one will exactly match the score lines on the templates. Lay the card template flat onto your fabric piece. Allowing for an extra 1cm, trim away the excess fabric.

3. Cut out two doors from blue fabric, followed by four window frames and curtains from red patterned fabric using the picture as a guide. Place them using an acid-free glue stick. Allow to dry, then stitch the details in a contrasting thread. Cut one Christmas tree and three bay trees from green felt, followed by four tree trunks from brown fabric. Place them, allow to dry, then stitch the details. Press from the back, then set aside.

4. Create a roof from thick card and score down the middle. Set aside. Cut two 9.5cm x 13.5cm rectangles from red and cream patterned fabric, then two 3cm x 13.5cm rectangl