Featuring the octagonal motifs often seen in old Quaker Samplers, this game board has a wise saying around it's border - "All work and no play makes Jack a Dull Boy. All Play and No Work Make Jack a Mere Toy."
Worked in all cross stitch but suggestions are given for adding specialty stitches if you choose. Stitch count is 197 x 197. Thread colors are given for Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Vickie Clayton Hand Dyed Silks.
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