Seasonal Shaker style sampler
CROSS STITCH PATTERN READY TO DOWNLOAD, DESIGNED BY Lesley Teare Designs

This year-round pattern features four Shaker houses, one for each season.

Notice the houses are tall and with many windows. Indeed, the Shakers - a Christian religious group that originated in England, and developped in North America as of the late 18th century - practicised an alternative lifestyle based on their religious beliefs, and lived in large communal dwellings that housed all members of the community.

In front of each house is a stylised garden scene with trees and birds as well as a patchwork quilt for each season.

The pattern forms a pair with the Georgian Garden Sampler. There is also a matching pattern, likewise designed by Lesley Teare, featuring larger Shaker houses.
 

The cross stitch pattern includes a couple of fractional stitches for detail. A tutorial is included with the chart for all stitches.

A cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs.

>> see all Year-round patterns by Lesley Teare.
 

Chart info & Needlework supplies for the pattern:
Seasonal Shaker style sampler

Chart size in stitches: 125 x 125 (wide x high)
Needlework fabric: 14 ct Aida or 28 ct evenweave, natural
Size of stitched area: 9 x 9 inch (23 x 23 cm)
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Stitches: cross stitch, backstitch, French knots, 3/4 cross stitch
Chart: color
Threads: DMC stranded cotton
Number of colors: 19

Themes: Sampler motifs, houses, seasons, garden birds, spring flowers, pumpkin
 

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