Use our free chart to make these tea-light shades. They’d give a gorgeous glow to a table setting or a corner of your sitting room.

We’ve used easy cross stitch and modern blackwork (with a twist – it’s in pastel colours!) with Anchor stranded cottons to create a pretty heart motif and a butterfly with a sprinkling of simple flowers. You’ll be able to create these in just a few hours.

You don’t have to stop at candle shades, why not use the motifs for pretty napkins or even for special homemade greetings cards.