I'd like to know why stitching samplers is such a big deal? There is no end to the number of sampler charts available for purchase, old samplers sell for millions of dollars, and I belong to a FB group which is exclusively about samplers. Don't get me wrong, I think they're beautiful and I can certainly appreciate an antique sampler stitched hundreds of years ago by an 8 year old. Her skills far outshine my own. But I don't have that urge to stitch every sampler I see. My other question is why do samplers call for 30 - 40 count fabric? I don't want to stitch on anything over 28 count even weave linen.
I hope someone can answer my questions. Until then -- it's stitch night at the Panera in the Galleria! Mary is bringing me my hardanger instruction books - oh joy! And tomorrow is a stitch retreat, I am so excited. We have such a good time. I haven't done any stitching all week and I'd like to get a lot more done on the "Leaping Cat."
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