Jane Hopkins 1875 by Hands Across the Sea Aida With faith as our compass

With faith as our compass resolutely we stand

The Gentle Art: Butternut Squash

Number 2 in the Christmas Sampler Series

Model Fabric: 28 count Zweigart Cream Linen

while the cool peacocks and bird give a nod to quirky sampler motifs

Jane Hopkins 1875 by Hands Across the Sea Aida With faith as our compassJane apparently delighted in color, because this sampler is bursting forth with it! The center flowers are stunning, and the vase looks like it has jewels decorating the sides. Add a strawberry border and some planted checkerboard pots, and you have a very beautiful sampler to stitch. Stitch Count: 217 W x 290 H Fabric: Vintage Sand Dune by Lakeside Linen (or whatever fabric you prefer) Threads: AVAS d'Alger: 112, 165, 516, 943 (x 2), 946, 1342, 1712,