Frances Grassby 1845 - "Pleasure in perfection is"

Frances sampler is a delight for the eye. Originally intended as a travel project for Nicola, the sampler became her main project from the moment the last stitch was charted. Some samplers call so loudly that you cannot ignore them. We hope that she will call loudly to you, too.

Frances's endearing sampler has been reproduced with Au Ver a Soie silks from their 100.3 range and the skein quantities calculated based on 1 strand on 36ct fabric.  Conversions for d;Alger and DMC have been provided.  The model was stitched on Zweigart.

The sampler is stitched mainly in cross stitch over 2 linen threads with a small amount of cross stitch over 1 linen thread for the verse and a handful of small motifs, together with some satin stitches.  The sampler is suitable for needle workers of all levels of ability.

"Lead me to heaven the seat of bliss where pleasure in perfection is"