Note from designer: I bought the original sampler two years ago at market from Dawn Lewis of The Needle's Work Antiques. I fell in love immediately with the organic nature of the sampler. My reproductions come with a page inside where I talk about the sampler, things I noticed, elements that are... Read more about A Natural Beauty Elizabeth Hannell 1840 - Cross Stitch
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct Platinum Linen by Wichelt, using Gentle Arts & Weeks Dye Works floss. (DMC alternates are 963 3053 738 369 223 800 3042 white) Stitch count 99x65.
Model stitched on 32 count Mystic linen from Picture This Plus with Gloriana Silk Threads. Stitch count is 231W x 231H. Finished size is 14.5 x 14.5 inches.
"Fresh from the vine - watermelon." Model stitched on 28 count Vintage Examplar Linen with DMC floss, Mill Hill Beads, and Just Another Button Company. The stitch count is 86W x 86H. Shown in a frame from Family Tree - Plain Jane, Fleamarket, Blackbird finish, 7"x7".
Model stitched on two over two on 32 Ct. Cream Belfast linen using DMC & Weeks Dye Works floss. Also required, but not listed above SV-CP207 (red coral inlaid Heart Charm). Stitch Count: 66 x 178. Finished Size: 4" x 11".