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Ornament Cross-Stitch

Ornaments aren't just for trees. This lovely cross-stitch ornament will look great framed on your wall or shelves.
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Project #:
21376
  
 
 Crafting Time: 3 hours
 Skill Level:
 1 being the easiest
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  • DMC® Aida Cloth, 14-count, White
  • DMC® Embroidery Floss, 304 Christmas Red-MD
  • DMC® Embroidery Floss, 561 Jade-VY DK
  • DMC® Embroidery Floss, 562 Jade-MD
  • DMC® Embroidery Floss, 743 Yellow-Med.
  • DMC® Embroidery Floss, 825 Blue-DK
  • DMC® Embroidery Floss, Metallic, 5282 Gold
  • DMC® Tapestry Needle, Size 24
  • Embroidery hoop, optional

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.
 
  • A 5-inch x 7-inch piece of NEW DMC Needlework Fabric is required for your “Christmas Ornament” design. If you would like to work with a larger piece, cut a piece the size you would like to use.
 
  • It is easier to work with shorter lengths of embroidery floss. Take the skein of floss you'll be using and pull the loose end, measuring an 18-inch length of floss and cut.
 
  • Floss is made up of six strands. You will be stitching with two of these strands at a time for cross-stitches and French knots and one of these strands at a time for backstitches.
 
  • To separate the six strands, grasp one end of an 18-inch piece of floss between two fingers and pull out one or two strands, then thread your needle.
 
  • To centralize the design, fold the fabric in half horizontally and pinch it to make a light crease. Open, then fold it in half vertically and make another pinch. Where the two creases cross is the center.
 
  • You can start stitching at the center, or count out the number of squares from the center of the Design Chart to where you would like to start. Then count out the same number of squares from the center of the fabric to locate your preferred starting point.
 
  • To begin, pass the threaded needle though the fabric from the front down an inch from where you want to start. Leave an inch of floss off to the side on the top of the fabric. Now, come up from the back in the exact square you've selected as your starting point. Then go down to complete your first cross-stitch.
 
  • Continue stitching about four or five full stitches, and then pull the short end that has been resting on top of the fabric through from the back and snip it off close to the fabric. Never knot the floss.
 
  • It is important that when you cross-stitch all the Xs are crossed in the same direction. The top thread of the X should always slant in the same direction.
 
  • Follow the chart and color key to stitch the entire “Christmas Ornament” design.
Tip: Read and follow manufacturer's instructions for all products used.

Use photo as a guide.

Approximate size of stitched design: 3-inches x 4-inches.
 
The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI.
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