It takes Courage to have Hope
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This sampler was designed to honor all the women and men whose
lives have been impacted by cancer and other life threatening
diseases. When you purchase this design you will know that 100%
of the money raised from the sales will be donated toward
research for a cure for Cancer. With your minimum $10 donation,
we can help give these women and men the Courage to Have HOPE!
The sampler was stitched on 32 count Belfast Angel Blush linen
using 2 strands of over-dyed threads from Weeks Dye Works.
The stitch count is 62 wide by 89 high. On 32 count linen over 2
threads the sampler will be approximately 3.9 X 5.6 inches. On
28 count over 2 threads the sampler will be approximately 4.4 X
6.4 inches. Both counts should fit in a standard 5 X 7 frame. All
the stitches in this sampler could be worked on any count Aida or
other even weave fabric. The peaceful colors used in this sampler
are Meadow, Chablis, Emma’s Pink, Begonia, Moonglow, Lilac, Sky,
and Celebration.
This design incorporates symbolism which is explained in the
directions. The sampler is stitched using 12 unique stitches: Two-
sided Italian, Long Arm Cross, Zig Zag, Four-sided, Rice,
Elongated Smyrna, Belgian Cross, Cross with Bar, Double Tied
Oblong Cross, Smyrna, Tied Oblong Cross, and Algerian Eyelet. If
preferred the entire design can be stitched in cross stitch.











