Cross-Stitch Sampler Pattern A TISKET, A TASKET by Karen Kluba from Rosewood Manor, S-1327

This sampler was inspired while doing research into antique samplers and their colors!

DESIGN SIZE: 280 X 190 stitches 

FABRIC: 28ct Picture This Plus, Vellum linen (fat quarter)

FLOSS: Week's Dye Works

Grits---------------4 skeins
King Mackerel-----2 skeins
Galvanized---------3 skeins
Tin Roof-----------3 skeins
Porpoise-----------3 skeins
Fathom------------3 skeins
Deep Sea----------4 skeins
Blue Jeans--------2 skeins
Jay Bird-----------2 skeins

This 14 page booklet includes 6 smalls that can be personalized to use as needlebook covers, pin pillows or ornaments, plus 2 mid sized  pieces!  One can be used as a small wedding or anniversary sampler!  The other is a lovely WELCOME in an alphabet!

Karen's style is refined, which you can witness in fine flowers and design elements. It creates gentle, lacey effect and elevates the whole piece to a higher level of needlework. A perfectly vintage look is achieved by hand-dyed linen and threads.

 The piece uses mostly full cross stitches and half-Rhodes, which are featured and explained in step by step schematics in the booklet. The English Alphabet and all numbers are also provided in schemes to personalize your sampler.

Happy Stitching!