This band of stitching created from double cross stitch.
Thread:
A hand dyed superfine merino wool, and rayon ribbon floss
Fabric:
This section of my sampler is worked on 26 count linen.
Dyes:
Procion cold water dyes for the wool thread.
Size:
All samples are 15 cm (6 inches) wide and 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 worked in May 1998
Sampler FAQ and back story
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All posts in the series are in the category the Love of Stitching Band Sampler.
P.S. Your thread packs on the ArtFire site are awesome. I ordered one last night, and was hardpressed to choose just one – they’re all gorgeous.
I like this one very much – I use a similar stitch and insert beads in the spaces to create background patches for my needlepoint crazy quilt. I’m going to try this – great effect. thanks!