A sweet, heart-shaped daisy chain decorates this white canvas tote bag, lined with a fresh cotton print. Using stem stitch, satin stitch, French knots and two-toned lazy daisies keeps the embroidery technically simple, yet fun and colourful, while the bag itself is a very easy design. Fill it with luxury bathing products, a scented candle, or pretty lingerie to present to the hen.
Create a bride-to-be bag
Cut 33cm x 66cm from white canvas and fold it in half widthways. Snip a 3.7cm high x 5cm wide rectangle from each folded corner. Repeat with cotton lining fabric.
Trace the daisy chain heart design from the template located at www.sewmag.co.uk onto the front of one side of the bag with a water-soluble transfer pen. Use a light box, or simply tape the design onto a bright window, then place the canvas bag over it, positioning the design in the middle. Tape to secure and trace.
Using the photo as a guide and three strands of embroidery thread, ste