Needlepoint, Etc. Christmas Ornament Swap 2006

I took part in the Christmas Ornament Swap at the Yahoo group, Needlepoint, etc., this last year. I have just received my ornament from Gillian in Vancouver. The ornament is one of the Victoria Sampler's Christmas Virtues (Faith, Hope, Charity and Patience). I was fortunate enough to receive the Patience Ornament from Gillian. Thank you Gillian! The finishing on this ornament is flawless - the backing is a lovely matching pink moire and it is finished off with a matching braid. The counted work on it is a combination of cross stitch and specialty stitches stitched in soft greens and pinks as well as silver thread Kind of inspires you to start on next year's Christmas projects already, doesn't it??