Thread: Belle Soie in the colors Chocolat (1), Biscotti (1), Rustique (1), Eiffel Tower (1), Red Fox (2), Teddy Bear (1), Vanilla Pudding (2), Weathered Vine (2 but almost 3 so be careful!), Walk the Plank (1) and Pecan Pie (1). Overdyed cotton conversions are provided for you on the pattern.
Frame: The frame in the photo was purchased at a local art store.
"THE MELICENT TURNER SAMPLER"
Fabric: 30 Count Cocoa from Weeks Dye Works Frame: Valley House Primitives Thread: Crescent Colours "Belle Soie" in Baguette, Espresso, Poison Apple, Teddy Bear and Weathered Vine. Overdyed cotton conversions are provided for you on the pattern. Note: the letters M and T in the name are stitched over one thread which means the design is not suitable for aida fabric unless you come up with an alternative way of stitching it.
The Melicent Turner Sampler
"1785 SAMPLINGS"
Fabric: 30 Count Cocoa from Weeks Dye Works (all three designs) Frame: The large design: Valley House Primitives. The small design: Crescent Colours "Family Tree" line of frames. Thread: Crescent Colours "Belle Soie" in the colors Cobblestone, Angel Blush, Beanstalk, Cinnamon Stick, Collard Greens, Mer Bleu, Oatmeal Scone, Poison Apple, Walk the Plank and Scarecrow. Overdyed cotton conversions are provided for you on the pattern.
Though I have taken great liberties in creating two adaptations from the original, the elements and lettering are truly those of the young stitcher.
All three designs are included in the chart pack and would make a wonderful wall grouping!
