Free Rose Card Pattern

Time for a free pattern to keep you interested and to say thankyou for following my blog. :)

Stitch this feminine rose card



I finished off the card with two strips of ribbon and a thin strip of decorative paper plus some sequins.

I'd love to see a photo if you stitch it.

Thankyou

What is a Sampler (Including Free Pattern)

According to Wikipediea a sampler is an example or test of a stitcher’s skill. And the word sampler itself derives from a Latin word ‘exemplum’ or example.

Samplers originally grew out of necessity. In the past there were  no printed patterns, so when a woman saw a new stitch or design she liked she would quickly stitch it onto a piece of fabric for later reference.  A collection of such designs might be kept and added to throughout a woman’s life.

 However, by the 18^th century they were becoming a decorative item for the home and often included a saying, the alphabet, the date, and the stitcher’s name. They were often worked in cross stitch.

There are plenty of designers today who’s work reflects the traditional style of the sampler.

(The Wayward Garden Sampler, available from Nordic Needle)

However the modern sampler has almost turned full circle by including types of embroidery stitches in their design, and some sampler designs are simply a selection of small pictures.

(Cross Stitch Hearts Sampler from Jolly Red Collection)

I hope you’ve enjoyed my little exploration of the theme. I’ve designed a few samplers in my time. One of the is available as a free download at my Deviant Art site;

(Click the link below)

http://astraldreamer.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d30irf2

(Oh and if you're wondering why the above sampler has marks - it went through a house fire in 1998)

My editor says that samplers are a popular type of pattern and has asked me to design more. So I guess I’d better get off this computer and get cracking!

Jenni

If you'd like to read more:
Sources for this mini article;
Wikipeadiea
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampler_(needlework)

Victoria and Albert Museum
http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/h/history-of-samplers-14th-and-15th-century/

Free Pattern

Sorry about two posts in one day ... I really don't know why the last blog entry disappeared.

But here's a little free pattern for you.
I think it would look nice as a card.

Just ignore the tiny key on the right of the chart. I realised it would come out too small and made you a bigger one. And please ignore the extra colour I forgot to delete.

Well, I hope you get to try it. Please do let me know if you do, I'd love to see it.