This line of stitching is a combination of cable chain and wheatear stitch.
Thread
A #5 perle cotton thread
Fabric:
Linen hand dyed
Dyes:
Procion dyes used on the fabric and thread
Date:
This section of the sampler was worked in January 2006.
Size:
The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different strips of fabric which are are stitched together to form one long strip. It currently measures 24.8 yards or 22.75 metres long and I have more bands to add.
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