For a Friend - Cross Stitch Pattern by Hello From Liz Mathews afghan Reproduced and stitched by Nicola

Reproduced and stitched by Nicola

A stylised thistle border surrounds this beautiful Scottish sampler that was stitched circa 1740-1760 on 36ct linen with fine wool

Opalescent/White Zweigart #011

It would approximately require between 140 and 180 metres of 6 stranded floss

For a Friend - Cross Stitch Pattern by Hello From Liz Mathews afghan Reproduced and stitched by NicolaI can't decide what my favorite part of this design is the postage stamp focal of the bird with a flower, the penny rug shaker ish border, or the hanging flowers but why just have one favorite part, right?! When I look at this designs I have two immediate thoughts; first, I can't wait to see someone do a small with the postage stamp excerpt. Especially if they were to fill the background in with the gray blue color that is scattered throughout this