A note about this small sampler: A sampler celebrating the needle! The verse on the sampler is a line from the Praise of the Needle/The Needles Excellency, written by John Taylor in 1634. Brenda Gervais: "I've loved this verse for many years; it was time to use it on a piece of needlework, honoring the little implement of our hobby!"

This small sampler is finished with Hem Stitch. The pattern comes with two sets of alphabets for personalizing. Brenda used her initials along with her Mothers, honoring her patience and the many hours she spent teaching me to stitch as a young girl.
 
Stitch count: 178 wide X 128 high
Finished size: 9 7/8" wide X 7" high
Linen: 36 count, color - Barb's Blend by R&R Reproductions
DMC: 611, 830
Weeks Dye Works: 1131 Peach, 2239a Carolina Cecil
GAST: 7018 Woodrose, 7045 Mountain Mist
CC: Blue Corn, Ye Old Gold