A traditional style sampler which is quick and easy to work. Featuring a complete alphabet together with traditionally used motifs of trees, birds, flowers, animals and a house, the whole piece is surrounded by a simple yet effective strawberry border. A lovely first sampler that any stitcher will be proud of!

The finished sampler incorporates the initials of the stitcher and the year of completion - the chart pack includes everything you need to personalise the design with your own details.

This design is ideal as an introduction to to the charm of traditional cross stitch samplers. Only whole cross stitches are used, with a very small amount of backstitching for detail. The colour palette of threads is limited to just 9 lovely colours which makes this project a relatively inexpensive one in terms of the cost of the materials required.

Skill rating:
Suitable for any level of experience including complete beginners and young stitchers. Full instructions for working supplied.

Size and materials:
On 14 count fabric the stitched area measures 6.8" wide by 8.5" high (approx. 17cm x 22cm) and uses 9 different colours of DMC stranded cotton.

Stitches used:
Whole cross stitches, minimal backstitch.

Chart pack includes charted alphabet & dates, instructions, and a separate graph sheet for you to add your own details to the pattern.

UK residents:
Price of chart pack: £4.50

European EU customers (airmail):
Price of chart pack: £5.00

International customers (airmail):
Price of chart pack: £5.50