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.
 
Regina Haible
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