"Regina had a very special eye for a soft and feminine color palette. I couldn't resist the temptation of this small sampler, it's beautiful! With just DMC floss I was able to reproduce Regina's soft colors pretty closely. The bird motif was too pretty not to do a bit more with. Using the antique sampler as my inspiration, I designed a small coordinating pincushion that is also included in the pattern booklet. The stitcher can personalize the pincushion with their own initials, or a loved one to personalize the finish."
 
All cross stitch is worked over two linen threads.  No over one or specialty stitches are used in this chart.
Sampler stitch count: 213 wide X 220 high
 
Sampler finished size: 10 5/8" x 11"
Birds in the Bough Pincushion stitch count: 87 wide X 93 high
Pincushion finished size: 4 1/4" wide X 4 5/8" high
Linen: 40 count, color - Antique Lace by Seraphim Fabrics
Flosses: DMC - 422, 437, 611, 647, 738, 739, 945, 3023, 3045, 3046, 3778