In the traditions of the Old World
Previously, in European countries, especially in the northern countries, women always prepared surprises for their children and neighbors for the Christmas tree, using what they had in the needlework basket. They always sewed elegant bags - then they put cookies, nuts wrapped in colored paper, pies, and candies in them. To make this improvised packaging original, it was made shaped: in the form of a traditional New Year's sock or mitten.
Making such items is very simple: you will need scraps of tartan fabric, pieces of white fleece or fur, a couple of flat buttons (can be of different sizes), and some kind of braid. Half an hour - and the thing is ready.
The design set will be complete if other accessories are created in a single concept - stars, funny birds, animals, etc.
Slavic stylization
Our ancestors made simple toys for the winter holidays from cheap materials - matting, linen, remnants of chintz bought for sundresses and shirts. Now such products are considered trendy: ethnic styles are extremely popular.
At modern hand made exhibitions, creative crafts made of rough burlap, and they look like exclusive decor. Their charm lies in their deliberate simplicity: the stitches are not machine-made, but hand-made, lace imitating homespun lace is used for finishing, the edges are not specially processed.
There is a special charm in the primitivism of folk crafts.
Cooperative activity
It is no coincidence that New Year and Christmas celebrations are called family celebrations. Holidays are celebrated with those closest to you, preparatory events are carried out with your family, children also strive to participate in everything. This means that we need to involve children in an exciting creative process.
A pattern consisting of two circles, cotton wool, cut foam rubber for stuffing, buttons, beads - and now a cheerful snowman is smiling on the tree, woolen balls or balls have turned into Santa Claus.
Even a preschool-age child can cut out an elegant heart based on a simple pattern. Mom will help connect the two halves with silk thread, and the daughter will be able to carefully stick guipure, bugles, satin bows, and rhinestones on both sides herself.
With what pride the young needlewoman will place this miracle on a pine paw, or maybe present it to her grandmother or friend.
Trends of the East
Since we are all to some extent fascinated by oriental symbols, when implementing decorative ideas we need to remember the goat and the sheep. Knitted, sewn, embroidered symbols of 2015 on napkins will be cozy at our holiday.
