I first heard of the Jane Marshall 1857 sampler on this Mid-week FibreTalk podcast which went out in January. It is a reproduction sampler from Hands Across the Sea Samplers and it is being sold in aid of the Rural Fire Services (RFS) of Katoomba/Leura and Wentworth Falls. With a beautiful sampler and being able to help an important service, I lost no time in placing my order.
Here is a photo of the completed sampler and ...
here is my progress so far. Sadly my photo doesn't do it justice. I hope the lighting is better when I take my next progress photograph.
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| Jane Marshall 1857 - Hands Across the Sea Samplers Fabric: 32ct Zweigart Antique Ivory linen Threads: Suggested DMC threads |
That's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat's going to be beautiful Mary, I so love samplers x
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful Sampler, and a wonderful way to raise funds too.
ReplyDeleteI've seen some lovely versions including a tiny one stitched over one.
I just started my Jane Marshall too! It is such a pretty sampler. I can't wait to get to those floral bands!
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be beautiful, a great start
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