A Cheerful Heart
Stitch count:
Sampler: 87 x 143
Needle Book: 193 x 88
Berry: 127 x 72
Fabric:
Access Commodities: 37 count Corn Tassel Legacy linen (Comparable to DMC 3047)
Threads:
Gloriana Threads: Bellagio Red 12-strand silk, 2 skeins
(Possible DMC alternates are 815 or 3685)
Finishing:
WDW wool: Lancaster Red
Lady Dot Creates: Vanilla rayon ribbon
Michelle Ink Designs: silver berry top (optional)
Note: the needle book is embellished with some lace trim and vintage buttons; this space can also be stitched with an alphabet, which is provided.
A Cheerful Heart
Inspired by an entry in my great-grandmother Lizzie’s autograph book, from her younger sister, Sadie - dated 1882. Add in motifs from an antique fold-out pattern booklet and you get this monochromatic set of three: a mini sampler, berry, and needle book.
Stitched using silk over two threads of linen in a single color, you can easily adapt to your favorite color.
Alphabets for personalization are provided.
A CHEERFUL HEART, Copyright 2023. Original counted thread designs by Linda Stolz for Erica Michaels Designs.