Tiny Christmas Wreath

Skill Level: Intermediate Materials

• 9" x 9" piece 14- count white Aida from

Wichelt Imports Inc.* • One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®

USA six-strand embroidery floss* • One spool Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4* • One package Mill Hill Seed Beads* • Size 24 tapestry needle • Professionally framed* *See Where to Find It on page 59. DMC® Sullivans® 350 45074 coral, med. 817 45219 coral red, vy. dk. 321 45062 red 320 45061 pistachio green, med. 367 45080 pistachio green, dk. 699 45159 green Straight Stitch 699 45159 green

Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4 Backstitch

002J Japan gold

Mill Hill Seed Beads

G02011 Victorian gold Stitch Count: 42H x 42W Design Size: 3" x 3"

Instructions:

Cross stitch over one square using two strands of floss.

Work straight stitch using one strand of floss or very fine braid.

Work fan stitch over three squares using one strand 699.

Work rounded eyelet stitch over 10 squares using one strand 002J.

Attach beads using one strand of coordinating floss and a cross stitch.

Finishing Instructions:

Model was professionally framed in 4" x 4" Green Tree Gallery geometric metal frame #1380690 from Hobby Lobby. Traditional holiday colors blend harmoniously with shimmering gold in this delicate and diminutive wreath design. Straight stitches worked with luminescent gold braid sparkle like rays of twinkling lights from the wreath in a project that is perfect for all skill levels.