This line of stitching on my band sampler is another variation on crossed buttonhole which in turn in part of the buttonhole stitch family.
Fabric and Thread:
The sample is worked on Aida fabric using a hand dyed cotton thread which is about the same weight and thickness as perle 8
Size:
The sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide and all sections are stitched together in one long band sampler.
The sampler is currently 44 ft 5 inches or 533 inches (1353.83 centimetres) or 14.8 yards (13.53 metres) long and still being added to.
Date:
This section of the sampler was finished in December 2005.
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Wow, I have never seen this stitch before. it is very nice. Thanks for sharing it. I will have to give it a try.
Ann Flowers
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