Sweet Birds Sing - Cross Stitch Pattern by Blackbird Designs Mermaids The original sampler was stitched

The original sampler was stitched on linen in a colour closest to DMC shade 738 and measures approximately 16

There are several suggestions for fabric and floss colors in the 14-page booklet

The design area is 221 stitches (w) x 207 stitches (h)

"Once upon a midnight dreary while I pondered weak and wear

Sweet Birds Sing - Cross Stitch Pattern by Blackbird Designs Mermaids The original sampler was stitched16 page booklet based on a Welsh sampler. The patterns included are 2 pincushions and a needle roll. The Sweet Birds Sing Needleroll: Stitch count: 85 x 192 Stitched on 36 count Heartland by Picture This Plus Weeks Dye Works: (DMC conversion) Bees Knees (422) Caper (935) Chickpea (3828) Dove (927) Oscar (3011) Putty (371) Classic Colorworks: Camouflage (3051) Licorice Red (22) Tennessee Red Clay (356) Gentle Art: Heirloom Gold (420)