This joyous piece is the quintessential Shepherd's Bush sampler. It is worked on a new hand-dyed 32 count Belfast linen and is a beautifully weathered and soft fabric. When I was working on it I kept thinking that I wanted sheets made out of it as it was just lovely. It has a sweet, sort of primitive vine border, and three little hills covered with sheep--of course--a house, a woman, and a basket of blooms. The kit is complete with the instruction graph and booklet as well as a pallet of beautiful silk floss in gentle summer hues. Finally it comes with a packet of tiny buttons which were hand-dyed just for this piece. I had a wonderful time stitching it, and I hope that you will too.
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