Here is the second in a series of ornaments that I adapted from the Noel Ornament.

This is an example of Assisi work. It is also known as Voided Work because you stitch the background, and the fabric that's left showing reveals the design.

This ornament was stitched on red 14 ct aida with #8 perle coton. I decided not to back this one at all. I simply turned in a hem on each side and stitched it in place with a running stitch.

The banner's "pole" is a toothpick, stitched into place with the top row of Xs. The hanging cord is made from eight plies of the same perle coton. The finished size is 1-3/4 x 5 inches.

If you'd like to learn more about Assisi embroidery, read the page in Needlework 101 called Assisi Embroidery.

If you'd like to learn more about various ways to finish ornaments, read the page in Needlework 101 called Ornaments: Finishing Techniques. For step-by-step ornament finishing techniques, check out Cameo's Completions.

Stitched December 14 - December 16, 2005

I designed this computer-generated chart using Pattern Maker cross-stitch design software. Now I can share it with you as a .pdf file. I'm offering this design as a complementary chart. Follow this link for a printable copy of Love Ornament. The Cameo Collection charts presented on my website are free. But if you like what you see, I'd appreciate a small donation of $.50 as a Thank You from you! Unfortunately, I am unable to accept credit card payments through PayPal; please fund your payments with your PayPal balance or with a bank account.

Pattern name:	Love
Designer:	Margaret M. Davaz The Cameo Collection
Stitch Count:	22 x 60
Fabric:	14 ct red aida
Floss:	DMC perle coton
Original Cost:	brain power
Copyright year:	2005

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