Bristol Berries I - Cross Stitch Pattern by Erica Michaels Shepherd's Bush Sarah Mary Larkworthy was featured

Sarah Mary Larkworthy was featured in the 2016 exhibition “Now Whilst My Hands Are Thus Employed – Three Centuries Of Historic Samplers” and is held in the private collection of Nicola Parkman

and as they each make their solo appearance at the end of 2019

44″ Fabric: 25

Vintage Navy Bean with Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler threads (or DMC 154

Noir x 1          310 x 1          Black

Bristol Berries I - Cross Stitch Pattern by Erica Michaels Shepherd's Bush Sarah Mary Larkworthy was featuredThese berries capture the essence of the beloved Bristol orphanage samplers and pay homage to those children and the Bristol orphanages. This first in the series includes the ever present Bristol squirrel and pieces which highlight the orphanages themselves. Throughout the series of three (the remaining to release later this year), I will use the traditional red color palette, but my fabric thread choices are not set in stone, giving you more options