Winter Little Goat Folk Art Christmas Ornament Bead Embroidery Kit by Abris Art ABT-E-006

Bead Winter Little Goat, a two-sided beaded Christmas ornament kit by Abris Art — a white folk-style goat with curled horns and a red flower garland among green firs on a graphite ground on one side and a gingerbread-style cottage among white fir silhouettes and red berries 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: the goat is a beloved figure of Ukrainian carolling, wishing every house plenty in the year ahead. Stitchers say a folk goat on the tree keeps the home lucky.

Why this kit: if you love modern folk and Nordic-style decor, the graphite ground with red and green accents looks stylish rather than traditional. Five bead colours make it an easy, quick make.

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.