For a Friend - Cross Stitch Pattern by Hello From Liz Mathews afghan Symbolism-rich lotus design worked with

Symbolism-rich lotus design worked with gleaming filament silks using Chinese embroidery techniques

The sampler is worked in cross stitch over two threads and is a delight to stitch

It would approximately require between 140 and 180 metres of 6 stranded floss

A stylised thistle border surrounds this beautiful Scottish sampler that was stitched circa 1740-1760 on 36ct linen with fine wool

Opalescent/White Zweigart #011

For a Friend - Cross Stitch Pattern by Hello From Liz Mathews afghan Symbolism-rich lotus design worked withI can't decide what my favorite part of this design is the postage stamp focal of the bird with a flower, the penny rug shaker ish border, or the hanging flowers but why just have one favorite part, right?! When I look at this designs I have two immediate thoughts; first, I can't wait to see someone do a small with the postage stamp excerpt. Especially if they were to fill the background in with the gray blue color that is scattered throughout this