Just Cross Stitch Ornaments

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I've finally sat down and gone through this year's magazine and picked out the ones I'd *like* to make this year. I have several small pieces of linen left over from other projects so hopefully I can get a start on one soon. I've decided to substitute some DMC in place of all the sampler threads called for on most of the stitching. I hate buying a skein of floss only to use one piece of it and then send it to the drawer with the rest of my stash. I never seem to have the threads I need when I start a new project anyway and much of what I do doesn't use sampler threads anyway so they would just sit there and collect dust. I can't wait to see what everyone else is working on this year! :)

Needleplay Needlework Designs - The Gift of the Season
Sue Hillis Designs, Inc - Candy Stitck Noel
Jeannette Douglas Designs - Love Christmas Ornament
Angel Stitching - O Christmas Tree
DebBee's Designs - Scot's Bonnet Ornament
Gentle Pursuit Designs - Glad Tidings Needlecase
The Workbasket - Rejoice
Homespun Elegance, Ltd - Holly Noel
Cherished Stitches - Victorian Christmas Pin Bolster
Charlotte's Web Needlework - Peace in the World
Shepherd's Bush Printworks - As Bethlehem Slept
Threads Through Time - Peace on Earth

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