Friday, April 18, 2008

Eliza Parry 1838

Eliza Parry 1838. A Reproduction Sampler from The Goode Huswife. c.2008

Stitch count for this project is 164w x 138h. Chart still available at some LNS & ONS. Color key - DMC Floss



DMC Floss on 32-count Lambswool Linen. One of my fav motifs!


The graph is all cross stitch; however, I used the suggested DMC floss colors (on 32-ct lambswool linen) & stitched part of the zig-zaggie square -- using the Rice stitch. (lower right section on sampler)


Used DMC per chart on 32-count sandstone linen.


DMC floss on Sandstone Linen, 32-ct.


Another fabulous chart - and I enjoyed stitching these squares. I noticed the two linen choices made quite a difference.

I have a marvelous collection of repro samplers. Usually, I browse a selection & something about them speaks to me.

I tend to select flower baskets, fruit baskets, birds, critters, and ALPHABETS! I am over-the-moon when I spot a gem, second-hand!!

4 comments:

mainely stitching said...

Very cool, Lelia.. I reaally like how you've pulled some elements out. They llok so different on their own.

Stitchingranny said...

another pretty selection

Kim B said...

They're all beautiful.

Jenna said...

I think you should consider making all of these squares into a quilt!

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