February 2023
Intermediate to advanced
128 pages
5h 59m
English
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A few easy cross-stitches and you’ll be reading
by cozy candlelight
PROJECTS: Cross-Stitch Book Lamp
Written and photographed by Anuradha Reddy
Make a
Hygge
Book Lamp
As the winter cold sets in, it's time to get cozy
under a warm blanket with a good book in dim
candlelight. In Scandinavia, the term used to
describe this cozy feeling is hygge. Here’s how to
make a hygge book lamp for just a few dollars.
1. CUT THE LAMPSHADE
Start by cutting the embroidery paper to size.
First, measure the diameter of your LED candle
tea light. The one I found in my local store is 4cm
in diameter. Then use a compass to draw a circle
twice the diameter of the LED candle. ...