I stitched this sweet ornament in time for St. Patrick's Day, but my needlework shop didn't have the charm for me until April. Sigh.

I bought this chart on eBay for no special reason whatsoever. I just liked it. I'm not Irish. I don't celebrate St. Patrick's Day except to wear green. But I thought it might be nice to have a new St. Patrick's Day decoration in my home — one that will match my new decor.

I chose to stitch with Anchor floss this time. I sure do like the quality! I did a couple color substitutions, though. I used #875 instead of the #876 called for because I liked the greater differentiation in color. I also used Gentle Art Sampler Thread "Sea Spray" instead of the Needle Necessities Overdyed Floss "Mountain" #139.

For beads, I chose some from my stash that would work. I used Mill Hill 40479 white and Mill Hill 40332 emerald green. The charm is one that is usually used on Lizzie*Kate patterns.

I finished my heart as a basic padded ornament. Getting the fabric to lie smoothly around the heart's curve was slightly tricky — especially because I didn't leave myself much seam allowance! The cording was made from #5 DMC perle coton #367.

Stitched February 15 - 19, 2006; Finished April 11, 2006

Pattern name:	Little Bit O' Blarney
Designer:	The Sweetheart Tree
Stitch Count:	43 x 34
Fabric:	32ct Irish linen
Floss:	Anchor stranded cotton, #5 DMC perle coton #367, GAST "Sea Spray"
Original Cost:	$7.50
Copyright:	1999

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Used. Excellent condition.
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