The Christmas Stitch
Christmas Ornament
Jump-start your holiday stitching with this primitivestyle ornament that is perfect for needleworkers, sewists and quilters.
Skill Level: Intermediate Materials
• 10" x 9" piece 32- count sage linen by Nikyscreations* • One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®
USA six-strand embroidery floss* • Size 26 tapestry needle *See Where to Find It on page 63.
DMC® Sullivans®
420 45092 hazelnut brown, dk.
3052 45332 green gray, med.
926 45270 gray green, med.
3859 45457 rosewood, lt.
3777 45390 terra cotta, vy. dk.
833 45234 golden olive, lt.
3031 45323 mocha brown, vy. dk.
167 45482 yellow beige, vy. dk.
931 45274 antique blue, med.
832 45233 golden olive
Backstitch
3031 45323 mocha brown, vy. dk.
Stitch Count: 57H x 38W Design Size: 35/8" x 21/2"
Instructions: Cross stitch over two threads using two strands of floss. Backstitch over two threads using one strand of floss.
Finishing Instructions: Refer to Pillow-Ornament Finishing Instructions on page 59.