"Byzantine Ornaments" by Teresa Wentzler (Cross Stitch)

These ornaments are two of a set of six by Teresa Wentzler.  They can be found in her Cross Stitch Christmas Collection book, which also has some gorgeous patterns for other Christmas projects.  I have worked all six of them, but unfortunately, I gave them away before I took pictures of the finished ornaments!  I will be making them again this year, though, so I will be sure to include pictures of the finished ornaments, as well as step-by-step instructions for how to make a pillow ornament from a cross-stitch project.

The finished designs are about 3" x 3" each (28-count linen over two threads), although the sizes vary slightly.  They include specialty stitches (mostly eyelets and satin stitches) and gold bead work.

"Byzantine Ornament #4" by Teresa Wentzler

"Byzantine Ornament #5" by Teresa Wentzler