A Finish. Strawberry Patch Band Sampler

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Yes, I have a finish. This is my first finished cross stitch project in 2018. This sampler is designed by Betsy Stinner. There are a variety of specialty stitches on this design. I admit this is my first time to do other stitches and I had fun.

There are only 5 DMC colors for this design. The stitches are cross stitch, back stitch, rice stitch, algerian eyelet, satin stitch and queen stitch. The project is stitched on a 28 count evenweave although the pattern suggested a 32-count cream Belfast linen.

The design is from the Cross Stitch & Needlework Magazine, issue April 1997. If you want to stitch this just let me know. I have removed the pattern from the magazine and the pages have creases and folds but unmarked and the pattern is still readable. I will gladly pass the pattern to anyone interested.

I am so happy to have a finish and I hope I will have another one soon.









And I've placed my initials and date. Although band sampler is not my thing, this was a fun project. I would be looking for nice samplers to stitch in the future.

Until my next update. Love lots for you all. Celia

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