Golden Bell

Skill Level: Intermediate Materials

• Two 14" x 13" pieces (front and back) 28- count potato Lugana from Wichelt Imports Inc.* • One skein DMC® or Sullivans® USA six

strand embroidery floss* • One spool DMC® pearl cotton #8* • One spool Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4* • One package Mill Hill Antique Seed

Beads* • Size 24 tapestry needle

— Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4 Running Stitch 002 gold Mill Hill Antique Seed Beads Í G03557 satin old gold

Stitch Count: 101H x 93W Design Size: 35/8" x 31/ 3"

Instructions: Work cross stitch over two threads using two strands of floss.

Work Kloster Blocks over four threads using one strand of pearl cotton # 8.

Work eyelet stitches in centers of Kloster Blocks using two strands 434/45095.

Work running stitch over two threads using one strand of floss or braid.

Work star stitch over 14 threads using one strand of pearl cotton # 8.

Work modified tied cross stitch over eight threads using two strands of floss.

Work buttonhole stitch over four threads using one strand of pearl cotton #8.

Attach beads using one strand of pearl cotton # 8.

For back of ornament, work buttonhole outline only.

Finishing Materials & Instructions

• Polyester or cotton fiberfill • Gold jingle bell • 12" ecru cording

Carefully press and straighten stitched pieces. Cut out front and back near buttonhole stitches, being careful not to cut into stitches. Pin wrong sides together, matching edges. Starting near the top, stitch around through edges of buttonhole stitches. When back near the top, leave a 11/2" opening and stuff ornament with a small amount of fiberfill, taking care not to overstuff. Place ends of cording in center top for hanging loop and continue stitching in edges of buttonhole stitches to secure opening and hanger. Sew bell to center bottom to complete.