From Velvet to Linen - Kathy Barrick - Cross Stitch Pattern black cat stitch It was worked on #35

It was worked on #35 Weeks Dye Works Kirs Bon Bon

Classic Colorworks Floss: Fleur de Lilac

Stitch count is 99 x 203

and a few backstitches

The model was stitched on 28 Ct Vintage Country Mocha

From Velvet to Linen - Kathy Barrick - Cross Stitch Pattern black cat stitch It was worked on #35This design is a reproduction of an antique theorem from the early 1800's I found in Pennsylvania (shown above). I found it at an outdoor antique market in 20 degree weather with crazy cold winds blowing! I couldn't take my eyes off of it and knew immediately what I wanted to do. It HAD to become a sampler! The process was quite a task, but I loved every moment of it! I ended up using 24 shades of Needlepoint Silk, for which I apologize. I've narrowed