This is an original sampler design. A sampler where old meets new. The top band is reminiscent of the early band samplers; the alphabet at the bottom is to honor all the young needleworkers who learned their ABC'S with needle and thread. The designs between the top and bottom bands are my favorite items to stitch and where old meets new. Rejoice evermore...a gentle reminder. The verse just seemed fitting for the times.

Stitches - cross stitches over two linen threads for most areas, with a small amount of over one for the bible verse. Specialty stitches - Smyrna Cross, Algerian Eyelet, and Satin Stitch.

Stitch count: 251 wide X 248 high

FInished size: 12 1/2" x 12 3/8"

Linen: 40 count, color - Antique Lace by Seraphim Fabrics

Flosses: DMC - 712, 3782. WDW - 1183 Artichoke, 1223 Schneckley, 1259 Pamlico, 1302 Pelican Gray, 1330 Baked Apple (2 skeins), 1333 Lancaster Red, 2152 Kentucky Bluegrass, 2197 Oscar (2 skeins), 1232a Oilcloth. GAST - 7005 Old Red Paint, 7047 Mustard Seed (2 skeins), 7061 Caramel Corn, 7092 Otter Creek. CC - Deep Fennel, Root Beer Float, Straw Hat