Stars and Stripes

I have completed and mailed my summer ornament for an exchange that was hosted by StitchMap.  Stitchmap is a wonderful needlework group that offers mentoring and teaching at no cost. Click on the link in the right side bar for more information.  Here it is:

This is Stripes from the Stars and Stripes pattern in the magazine Stoney Creek Cross Stitch 06/2005 page 38-39.

I really like the use of negative space. The ornament was made all the more perfect because my swap partner's favorite color is red.