Some months ago my darling sister became engaged and I obviously immediately started plotting about what would make the perfect wedding present. I’ve always loved antique cross stitch samplers so decided to make a more modern piece of needlework which I could adapt using bright almost clashing coloured thread and their names and the date of their wedding.
Years ago, the sampler was a way to highlight a young woman’s feminine artistry but having not attempted a sampler since I was about 12 I had totally forgotten all the rules. Fortunately you’ll be pleased to know it’s not that hard, it just requires plenty of patience and good eyesight. By the way, I wouldn’t recommend making this sampler whilst simultaneously tackling two box sets of The Killing. Subtitles and cross stitch do not go together. But after quite a few months of painstaking work, it’s finally finished, framed and ready to go to its new home. I’m actually going to quite miss it…
For sampler patterns like this one which you can adapt try The Historical Sampler Company
