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I rarely participate in online stitching events but this year I felt like joining Sampler September, a month for celebrating samplers, both modern and antique reproductions. There was also a Caroline Page stitch-a-long started by Ellie (@thamespathstitcher on Instagram), who grew up in the same village as Caroline. I was drawn in by the elegant simplicity of this sampler and the charming village photos shared by Ellie, so I started her on September 1.
With so many others stitching this sampler, I needed to do something different to keep my interest alive because one does get worn out after seeing multiple photos of the same design on social media. The rustic striped linen from M. Gander seemed ideal.
The sampler was so addictive that I could not put it down. It was also a very relaxing and enjoyable stitch.
This is probably the only design that I have started and finished within a month! Signing and dating the sampler took some thought because I did not want to interfere with the clean, uncluttered look of the original.
Here is the finished piece. I want to do a hemstitch finish on the sides but I will need to practice it first with some scrap linen.
Pattern: Caroline Page 1832
Designer: Hands Across the Sea Samplers
Fabric: 28ct linen by M. Gander
Threads: Perfect Red 6211 (Premium) in HDF Silks
Started: 01 September 2021
Finished: 30 September 2021