My first quaker design

Designer: Goode Huswife
Title: 1798 Quaker

Fabric: 32 count linen : lambwools by Wichelt

Stitch count: 239 x 170
Stitched 2 over 2 threads

Threads used: Weeks Dye and Gentle Arts.

Started: 11/14/2009
Image date: 11/16/2009


I've always wanted to do a quaker sampler design. Of all the designs in my library, I decided to do this one first since it was small and manageable. Mounted on an 8" x 8" Q-Snap frame. Very managemable. Using 3.00 magnifying specs.

Sampler stitching for November 2009

Designer: Moira Blackburn
Title: Peaceful Garden

Count: 211 by 327

18 ct Aida Rustico
Finished size: Size 12 x 18" (2 over 1 thread)
Using DMC threads. Probably would have given a more interesting look if done in over-dyed threads.

Started: 11/2/2009

Image Date: 11/12/2009

Moira Blackburn's designs have always intrigued me. I love the colors she chooses for her samplers. I have 5 of her designs in my library, so I decided to at least start one. I don't normally like Aida cloth and after working with this a bit, I began to realize why. Very stiff construction. I'm using a Q-snap frame, sized 11 x 17, instead of my scroll lap frame so I can travel with it. I've travelled with it from California to Arizona and it's been kind of a bulky project when sitting in the front seat of the car. My husband would say, "I hate to be the bearer of bad news but you are blocking my view of the passenger side mirror. So... when I need to pass and move to the left lane... down it goes... then you can put back up after I get there". Oh well... it kept us under constant entertainment.

LDS : Mouline Rouge

Designer: Long Dog Samplers

Title: Mouline Rouge

This one is a beauty. 364 x 364. Would need 18 skeins / 5 yds each (total of 90 yards), stitching 1 over 2 threads. If over 2 threads, linen can be 32 to 40 count per inch.

I have various stashes of over-dyed floss from Needle Neccessities. This would be a great sampler for sampling those threads.

PICTURE HERE