A Mini Sampler Book
This is a sequence small mini sampler panels inspired by German schoolgirl samplers and some of the teeny antique pattern books in my collection. A monochromatic color palette using two shades of the same color allows you to choose your favorite fabric/floss combination. The primary model is stitched in greens, but we're also featuring an option in red - click through the photo gallery below.
Finishing is by Lois of Lady Dot Creates and features an accordion style similar to those old pattern booklets. It's perhaps a more complex and fussy finishing option than others, but really sets these off - and is a great option for any other collection of smalls you might have in your UFO piles. Otherwise, stitch them as a long sewing roll, or a set of pin pillows - lots of choices!
Stitch count:
51w x 43h - each panel
Stitched all in one length is 306 wide without spaces in between the panels.
Fabric:
Weeks Dye Works: 30 count Parchment linen
Threads:
Weeks Dye Works: Juniper (3 skeins)
DMC: 520
Finishing:
Finishing kits, materials, and instructions available from Lady Dot Creates.
(And yes, they are knotted together right to left...shhh, don't tell anyone!)
Fabric:
Weeks Dye Works: 30 count Parchment linen
Threads:
Weeks Dye Works: Merlot (3 skeins)
DMC: 816
Choose any color combination you like - but I recommend a solid (DMC) color to provide a better tonal contrast with the hand-dyed thread.
Finishing:
Finishing is by Lady Dot Creates.
The following shops participated in a class at the 2023 Nashville Needlework Market, learning all the ins and outs of this finishing technique - AND exclusive rights to the chartpak and finishing kits through April 5, 2023. Beginning April 6, the chartpak and finishing kit (sold separately by Lady Dot Creates) will be available to all retailers as a general release.
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Sunflower Stitchery
The Crafty Framer
The Stitcher’s Garden
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And Sew it Began
A MINI SAMPLER BOOK, Copyright 2022. Original counted thread designs by Linda Stolz for Erica Michaels Designs.