"Make much of precious time when your power be careful Well to husband every hour for time will come when you Shall sorelament the unhappy moments you have mispent."
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Straw using Soie d'Alger (or DMC floss 543, 832, 347, 931, 522, 720, 926, 3712, 815, 3865, 3051, 520, 829 3024, 3064). Specialty stitch used is Algerian eyelets. Stitch count is 281W x 220H. Design size is 14.05" x 11"
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from United States on 06/16/2019 - Sweet sampler! This is a lovely little gem of a sampler from HATSone of their smaller offerings. The colors chosen by Elizabeth are delightful! Its hard not to love a blue deer! As usual the chart is clearly presented, with helpful instructions, background history of Elizabeth and the signature tasseled bookmark printed with the complete colors/symbols legend.
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