Needlework ABC’s is another one of the long, skinny samplers by Little House Needleworks.
Needlework ABC’s by Little House Needleworks – Cover.
I really like them because they can go in small width wall spaces and not take up a huge amount of room. The recommended fabric is 32 Ct. Confederate Gray linen. I stitched mine on 16ct Cafe Mocha with the recommended Classic Colorworks and DMC floss :
- Antique Lace
- Calico Kitty
- Cocoa Bean
- Pebble Beach
- Weeping Willow
- DMC 422
- DMC 951
Stitch Count: 39W x 311H
Started Stitching: November 10, 2018
Finished Stitching: November 24, 2018
Needlework ABC’s Finished piece
Fast forward to February 2021. I saw a finish on the Little House and Country Cottage Stitching Group on Facebook and decided to give it a try. Thanks to Vonna Pfeiffer, The Twisted Stitcher for the idea and to Janice Wright Greene for helping me with the instructions. First, I ordered the spool from My Stylish Market on Etsy and waited for it to be delivered. Then the assembly began. After several mistakes which included lots of ripping out, here is the finished piece. Not perfect BUT I am happy with it for my first try.
And I just ordered three more of the spools. This wooden spool is is made of one piece of hardwood, not glued, so it is very high quality. It measures about 4 inches (actual is 3 7/8″) high by just under 2 3/8 inches in diameter, and has a lovely old patina. They originate from a supplier in Maine. A set of three spools is $25.00.