You might recognize the center of this sampler as a throwback to an old nursery rhyme. The pattern for this particular cross stitch design is by Pam Johnson and is called “Home Sweet Home,” as depicted in the smaller block below the shoe.
While I have enjoyed working this piece, I can’t wait to make that final stitch. If you look at the toe of the shoe, you can see where I am in this piece. This is the largest piece I have stitched so far and has taken me almost a year to complete. I’m pretty sure most of you could do it quicker!
What happens next? I’ll wash it, stretch it like a canvas, let it dry, pin it to a mounting board, and frame.
This is a vintage pattern, so it may be difficult to find. Could not find a date on it, but I purchased a really long time ago. Vintage copies of this magazine do appear on both eBay and Amazon. It is published in the UK and it contains beautiful patterns.
If you are new to cross stitch there are videos on YouTube. I rarely pay full price for the fabric and supplies but acquire them through yard sales, auctions, and thrift shops. You don’t have to go broke to create beautiful works of art
Get stitching!
Have a great weekend!
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