Thy Love More Strong by Blackbird Designs was one of the retreat projects at the 2022 Shepherd’s Bush Retreat.
The called for fabric is 36ct Veldt by Picture This Plus. I had some 18ct Veldt but decided to use a piece of 16ct mystery fabric that I had in my stash. I just thought it would be an easier stitch. I am using all of the called for floss.
It’s a finish, Thy Love More Strong stitched in honor of my great-great-grandmother, Melissa Phillips (1841-1924. Added her husband’s initials GBS (Guy Bayington Sherman) and her daughter’s initials AES (Addie Ellen Sherman) who was my great-grandmother. Stitched on 16ct mystery aida with called for floss. Melissa is pictured on the far right. Addie is in the single photo. I will be adding to the back all of the info on the family and the two photos.
You are off to a good start on this beautiful sampler, Pat! Enjoy your weekend!
Such a beautiful sampler! I am a Blackbird designs lover. Can I purchase this sampler somewhere?
I would appreciate your answer very much.
Bartie Bruggink, the Netherlands
Bartie, unfortunately this one was a retreat project and not yet available.. Hopefully, soon.