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Cross-stitching on Aida cloth, various sizes, 2011.
Cross-stitched quotes from various romance novels in the style of traditional and modern samplers.
Pieced the front in a begining quilting class 1 year ago -- quilted (Robin Ruiz) last week and bound yesterday. Destined to be a Christmas gift -- ssshhhh. After wash/dry 46" x 60"
Thursday 17 January 2013: Cross stitch sampler
It's another cold, icy morning and since I've got no reason to go out today I thought I would stay indoors in the warm - well after filling up all the bird feeders and putting out the rubbish, that is.
This cross stitch sampler was given to me as a present by a good friend and so, despite having arthritis in both hands, I set to to complete it. I'm glad I did - it didn't take long as it is only about 9cm square - and I liked that every quadrant was different. It now hangs in my hall with other examples of my handiwork and bits of artwork from other artists.
2 each: Peanut Butter Cup, Cookies and Cream, Black Forest, Rocky Road, Caramel Cocoa-Nut, Red Velvet
In Des Moines, they aren't messing around when you order an $11 beer sampler. This works out to be almost a pitcher.
A sampler dedicated to all thing stitching.!!!!
This has pride of place on my stairs wall where everyone can see it. The wraps of cross-stitch thread are hand made and stitched into place - the safety pins and needles are read - the buttons are real.
I really enjoyed completing this piece
Sampler, 1839
Emily B. Beams (c. 1829-unknown)
Morris Township, Morris County, New Jersey
Silk and linen
A pair of American Robins flanking a flower basket are the visual highlight of this sampler. Additional birds – including some in mid-flight – complement butterflies, trees, flowers and dogs within an uncommon zigzag border. The alphabet reiterates the traditional role of samplers as a record of stitches that might be needed later in life to monogram the family linens.
Museum Purchase
CH1988.25