It’s time for a new project!
I’m stitching a birth sampler for my grandson for Christmas. I usually stitch a non-baby design as otherwise I think they can have a pretty short shelf life, however they always seem to stay with the parents when the children move out anyway! These are the two I did for my children…
I was beginning to think that they didn’t appeal to the younger generation so I was delighted when my daughter-in-law mentioned that she’d love a Peter Rabbit birth sampler…and of course I sold a pattern on e-bay during my clear out earlier this year!! I first stitched it back in 1988 for my niece and luckily I managed to buy a pattern back again .
I think it’s a particularly cute design as it’s based on the frontispieces of the Beatrix Potter books which have six of the characters reading books. I like the pulled thread detail too.
I’ve made a start on the bottom left. I changed it from one of the flopsy bunnies to Peter Rabbit with his blue coat as it’s for my grandson. I just need to decide on the book colour now.
It’s a while since I’ve done any cross-stitch, I’m using 32 count linen, so 16 stitches to the inch. I’ve had the odd bit of frogging to do when I’ve miscounted, so hopefully my maths will improve fairly quickly as otherwise this is going to take sometime! With a bit of luck I’ll have finished this block and be on with the next one by the time of the next SAL post.
This SAL is organised by Avis from Stitching by the Sea, please follow the links to see what everyone else is stitching.
Avis, Claire, Gun, Christina, Kathy, Margaret,
Heidi, Jackie, Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon,
Daisy, Cathie, Linda, Helen, Cindy, MaryMargaret
thecraftycreek 
Oh I like that birth announcement design. How wonderful that your daughter-in-law made that request. Enjoy your stitching!
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I just love the theme that she picked. I know you are going to make something beautiful with it.
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That sampler looks fun and I think Peter Rabbit stands the test of time.
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Gorgeous, I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love Beatrix Potter characters
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That is a great design, the pulled thread work makes it so unique, and doesn’t love Peter Rabbit?
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I think the artwork of Beatrix Potter is timeless, and Peter Rabbit was always my favourite character.
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This is perfect for a SAL project with all the mini finishes 🙂
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So cute!
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So lovely — and Peter is a perfect addition. Of course, I’d vote for Squirrel Nutkin, too. 🙂
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I made one of these for a nephew. Lots of work making sure the threads straight. All the ones you have displayed are lovely.
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