LOVES JOY SAMPLER

Heartfelt motifs and simple words add to the charm of this old-fashioned sampler. The piece offers a quiet reflection on the things we should hold dear.

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FREE FOR YOU from Leisure Arts, Inc. 2007 All rights reserved. This chart may be photocopied and shared with your friends. It may not be kitted or sold. We have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work. Loves Joy Sampler by Linda Culp Calhoun is from the Leisure Arts book, Love, Life & Laughter (#3030).

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63w x 107h

Design by Linda Culp Calhoun.

X DMC BST 319 320 367 368 642 822 3041 3042 3047 ANC. 218 215 217 214 392 390 871 870 852 COLOR vy dk green green dk green lt green beige cream dk purple purple yellow X DMC ANC. COLOR 3350 59 vy dk rose 3354 74 lt rose 3731 76 dk rose 3733 75 rose 3743 869 lt purple Mill Hill Antique Seed Beads #03021 Mill Hill Frosted Seed Beads #62024

The entire design was stitched over two fabric threads on a 12 x 15 piece of Cream Belfast Linen (32 ct). Two strands of floss were used for Cross Stitch and 1 strand for Backstitch. It was custom framed. To attach beads, refer to chart for bead placement and sew each bead in place using 1 strand of embroidery floss and a needle that will pass through the bead. One floral motif (refer to photo) was stitched over two fabric threads on a 6 square of Cream Belfast Linen (32 ct). Two strands of floss were used for Cross Stitch. It was inserted in the lid of a porcelain jar (23/4 dia. opening). Page  of 2