Traditional Sampler - Peacocks
| Needlecraft: | Cross stitch sampler kit |
| Finished item: | Picture |
| Size: | 8.5" x 10.5", 22cm x 26cm |
| Designer: | Marion Thorpe |
| Description: | Before the existence of pattern books, people recorded designs on strips of linen which they kept rolled up in their work baskets and to which they refered when creating new designs or patterns of their own. Alphabets were included so that people could easily mark their linen with their initials. This sampler is a compilation of some of the motifs which were commonly recorded. |
| Fabric: | 14ct Aida or 28ct Evenweave |
| Thread: | Anchor stranded cotton |
| Stitches: | Cross stitch |
| Skill level: | All levels |
| Kit includes: | Fabric, Chart, Thread, Needle, Illustrated instructions and Historical Notes |
| Packaging: | Clear plastic bag |
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