American Sampler

What a fun stitch, due to all the various stitches.  A sampler by Sandy Orton, which appeared in Treasures In Needlework Spring, 1993 issue.  I stitched on 26 count natural brown/undyed linen using DMC.  I started using 25 count as the chart called for, and ended up stopping and getting a stiffer linen.   Especially needed due to ALL the Queen Stitches.  Another finish!

Frances Eden 1809

Always a very favorite of mine since I saw her in a magazine. I searched high and low, for the chart and paid a hefty sum for the chart on ebay.   Wouldn't you know, several years later, The Attic, got Handiworks to rerelease the chart.  UUUUGGGG!   Here is another sampler I completed in my absence and wasn't able to share my progress on my blog as I have done in the past.

Susan Rambo

Since I stopped posting when I was stitching this particular sampler, all I can do is show you the progress pictures from start to finish for Susan!  She's a beauty!  Stitched from the magazine
Sampler and Antique Needlework Quarterly.  I apologize that they might not be exactly in order but this ole blogger program isn't always cooperative in loading pics exactly where you want them to be.