I had hoped to have this finished for the monthly needlework update, but then that pesky lightning strike happened and threw everything off. This pattern is a motif from a Dutch sampler dated 1776 provided by Berthi Smith-Sanders. I found the file for free download at The Workbasket (defunct site as of 2024).
I changed the colors completely from the listing on her pattern and made the tree topiary shaped. I’ve stitched the main design and am now filling in the background with DMC 3865 Winter White. This will be a wall hanging measuring approximately 1.75″ x 2.5″ when finished. This is currently 12.75 hours of work on 32ct Jobelan.
