A Berlin-Work Reindeer Ornament to Stitch

Irina Stepanova’s delightful reindeer will add a touch of Victorian whimsy to your holiday tree.

Materials:

• Presencia Finca Mouline Embroidery Floss, 100% cotton thread, 8 meters (8.75 yd)/skein, 1 skein each of #0007 Black, #7392 Medium Hazelnut Brown, #8075 Medium Brown, #8080 Coffee Brown, #8083 Dark Coffee Brown, #8140 Ultra Very Light Beige Brown, #8145 Mocha Beige, #8157 Medium Mocha Beige, and #8204 Medium Beige Brown; www.colonialneedle.com
• Zweigart Belfast Linen, 100% linen fabric, 32-count, Limestone, 8 x 8 inches (20.3 x 20.3 cm), 1 piece
• John James Needle, tapestry, size 28; www.colonialneedle.com
• Warm & Natural Batting, 100% needled cotton batting, 3 x 6 inches (7.6 x 15.2 cm), 1 piece
• Premium Best-Test White Rubber Paper Cement; www.speedballart.com
• Backing board, medium weight, archival quality, 4 x 8 inches (10.2 x 20.3 cm), 1 piece; www.clearbags.com/mats-backing/board/bainbridge-ub1
• Velvet fabric, silk or silk blend, Wine, 5 x 5 inches (12.7 x 12.7 cm), 1 piece
• YLI Silk Ribbon, 100% filament silk, 4 mm wide,5 yards (4.6 m)/reel, #130 Burgundy, 1 reel, 12 inches (30.5 cm)
• Embroidery hoop, 4 inches (10.2 cm) diameter

Finished size: Ornament, 3¼ inches (8.3 cm) in diameter; stitched area, about 3 x 3 inches (8 x 8 cm)