Make Your Own Stitched Gingerbread House
by Cotton Twist
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Description
A little wooden gingerbread house, waiting to be decorated — not with icing, but with thread. The house arrives pre-punched with a pattern of holes, and your child chooses the colours: hearts along the roof, tiny flowers by the door, little trees standing guard. Every house comes out different, because every child decorates theirs their own way.
This is a slower sort of craft, the kind that quietly absorbs a child for a whole afternoon. In and out, in and out, watching the design appear stitch by stitch — no experience needed, just follow where the holes lead. When it's finished, a soft velvet ribbon ties on for hanging, and there's a handmade decoration to bring out every Christmas from here on.
Why we love the Cotton Twist Stitched Gingerbread House:
- One Keepsake to Treasure: A single wooden gingerbread house to stitch with hearts, flowers, and trees, finished with a velvet ribbon for hanging.
- No Sewing Experience Needed: The pre-punched holes guide every stitch, so children can follow the pattern happily without ever having sewn before.
- Calm, Absorbing Crafting: Slow, repetitive stitching that builds real focus and concentration — lovely for a quiet afternoon in December.
- Plastic-Free & Handmade: Wood, cotton thread, and velvet ribbon only, so it's a decoration you can feel good about hanging.
What's included in the kit?
A pre-punched wooden gingerbread house, embroidery threads in a range of shades, a needle, velvet ribbon for hanging, and an instruction card.
Does my child need help with the needle?
Not for the tricky part — the holes are already punched, so there's no piercing involved and the needle simply passes through. Younger crafters may still like a grown-up sitting alongside for the first few stitches.
One little house, stitched by hand, ready to hang every Christmas from now on.
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Features
• Dimensions: 16.5 x 11.5 x 0.5 cm (6.5 x 4.5 x 0.2 in)
• The kit includes a pre-punched wooden gingerbread house shape, ready to be brought to life with eight shades of embroidery thread
• Develops fine motor skills & introduces basic sewing techniques
• Plastic free
• Perfect for till point add-ons
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Materials
• Pre-punched wooden gingerbread house, 7 shades of embroidery thread, needle, velvet ribbon, instruction card
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Age/Safety
• Recommended Age: 5 Years+
• UKCA/UKNI/CE tested; FSC certified -
About the Brand
Cotton Twist is a mom-owned UK brand dedicated to creating a brighter, more sustainable future. With a focus on eco-friendly materials and a passion for fostering creativity, this brand is redefining craft time for kids. Every kit is thoughtfully designed to encourage imagination and hands-on play, while also protecting our planet for future generations.
Committed to eco-conscious play, Cotton Twist uses natural materials like wooden pegs, beads, and ribbon, all packaged in environmentally friendly materials. These kits are an ideal choice for families looking to reduce plastic waste and encourage thoughtful play. -
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