Winter wonderland

A year in the life of a tree is now complete with this final wintry part of our stunning nature series

- DESIGNED BY DEBBIE HARDING

Say hello to winter as you stay warm and stitch this fourth and final instalment of Doodlecraft Design's intricate tree project from the comfort of your home. Just like the other seasonal parts, there are so many charming elements to enjoy as you add the last tips of the tree branches above the snow-covered earth below. With bright red berries just beginning to appear, it's of course important to give nature a helping hand this season with hanging bird feeders attracting all manner of wildlife to this frosty scene - and who could resist building a cheerful snowman at this time of year too! While each part of our seasonal series makes a lovely standalone scene to frame and enjoy, they also join together to make a full life cycle of the tree across a single year - just leave off the dividing black borders and stitch them all in line. Never fear, if you've missed out on any parts of this series, turn to page 21 to find details of how to order back issues.