Blackbird Designs SISTERS Cross Stitch Pattern – Reprint – 24 Pages – Blackbird Designs Cross Stitch

Reprint of a previous discontinued patterns.

Sit back and close your eyes. Imagine two young girls sitting in the parlor in their 19th century home in England. They are sisters with the last name of Shields, and their heads are bent over their needlework.

The samplers they’ve stitched use similar motifs, but clearly reflect the nature of each girl. The older of the two used more sedate colors than her younger sister, who used orange and black with wild abandon.

The different tones and personalities of the samplers inspired the projects in this booklet. You’ll find reproduction charts of the original sampler as well three other projects made with Halloween and Christmas in mind. 24 pages, soft cover.

“A. Shields 1824” – stitched on 30 Ct. Creek Bed Brown linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads (Banker’s Grey, Brandy, Endive, Fragrant Cloves, Old Brick, Pebble, Raspberry Frost, Rose Garden, Toffee) and Weeks Dye Works (Charcoal). Stitch Count: 110×163.

“H. Shields 1823” stitched on 30 Ct. Creek Bed Brown Linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads (Banker’s Grey, Brandy, Endive, Fragrant Cloves, Pebble, Rose Garden, Straw Bonnet, Toffee) and Weeks Dye Works (Charcoal). Stitch Count: 113×149.

“At First Cock’s Crow” stitched on 30 Ct. 18th Century Brown linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads (Caramel Corn, Endive, Fragrant Cloves-2, Garden Gate-2, Gingersnap, Heirloom Gold, Onyx-2, Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie). Stitch Count: 133×155.

“Peace and Plenty” stitched on 30 Ct. Sheep’s Straw linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads (Antique Rose-2, Brandy, Endive, Heirloom Gold, Linen, Old Hickory-2, Old Red Paint, Piney Woods, Tarnished Gold, Toffee, Woodrose). Stitch Count: 139×193.

“Witch No More” stitched on 30 Ct. Abcedarian Blend linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads (Acron, Apple Cider, Dungarees, Gold Leaf, Grape Arbor, Harvest Basket, Heirloom Gold, Maple Syrup, Mustard Seed, Old Hickory, Old Purple Paint, Pumpkin Pie, Toffee, Walnut, Weathered Barn, Wheatfields, Woodtrail) and Weeks Dye Works (Charcoal). Stitch Count: 173×94.

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Frame/finishing not included.

Thanks for looking!

✄ Happy Stitching!

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