Crowns and Shields -Blackbird Designs - Cross Stitch Pattern Book organize Although it was stitched in

Although it was stitched in black

it will rise in perfect light

Sea Shelley

Only one skein or spool is required on 36 to 56ct linen for the two samplers and the “Honesty” motto sampler (when finished as a sampler)

I used Charcoal floss from Weeks dye works to stitch the model

Crowns and Shields -Blackbird Designs - Cross Stitch Pattern Book organize Although it was stitched inCROWNS AND SHIELDS by Blackbird DesignS All of these projects were influenced by one of Alma's favorite antique samplers. She purchased it about 8 years ago. It is 43 by 9 1 2, and quite the drama queen. These patterns are an adaptation of the antique piece. The drum pincushion, Kindred Spirits, pictured on the top left was a class piece from 2017. The bottom pillowcase and the top right sampler are made from the same design. The use of color makes