Things of Summer Cross Stitch Sampler Pattern

Things of Summer Cross Stitch Sampler PatternThis is an aspirational collection of summer things. I designed it before lock down started last spring, never dreaming that much of what's invoked here beach days and summer parties and midsummer crowns would be enjoyed alone, or not at all. Nevertheless, the simple joys of summer have not entirely disappeared. The red geranium I used as a prop in this photo is now thriving on my office windowsill. My striped suited daughter has spent many afternoons

Net weight: Approximately 2 oz

and mushroom converge on a cloudy night with a golden moon above

Stitching and ornament-making instructions with photos

sodium hydroxide (lye)

Making cold-process soap is ancient magic

I still want to be invited but I'm not coming

I was surprised because I'd never seen her tolerate anything on her head for longer than about thirty seconds

(59) 24" (61cm) lengths of various colors of DMC 6-ply cotton embroidery floss plus one skein each of colors #3772 and #433

This is an aspirational collection of summer things

this kit includes:

If you have any questions about a color (or anything else)

which makes it perfect for smaller hands