Meadow Sampler

Inspired by the handful of wildflower seeds that Rebecca haphazardly threw into her garden, this sampler celebrates flowers that grow every which way. Rebecca's meadow is a small raised bed in her Portland front yard. Yours might be out on a long walk, or in a box in your city windowsill. IRebecca stitched the sample version in backstitch and running stitch. 

The sampler arrives preprinted on cotton quilting fabric, ready to stitch and includes basic instructions. You provide your own threads, needles, and hoop.

PLEASE NOTE: This item is not embroidered, but ready to be embroidered by YOU. The pictures show one way to fill in the design, but you can choose whatever colors/threads you like.

What size is it?

This Sampler measures approximately 8" x 9".

What thread should I use?

We use a combination of size 8 perle cotton and/or embroidery floss.

Where can I find more embroidery help?

Check out Rebecca's online workshops on Creativebug.

Where can I see other examples of the finished sampler?

Instagram! Check out the hashtag #dropclothsamplers for tons of beautiful examples of all our designs, stitched by people like you. I hope you'll add yours to the mix!

How should I back my sampler?

For best results, I recommend backing this fabric with a second piece of fabric (cotton or linen) before placing your fabric in the hoop. You'll get the flattest, most even stitches this way. Check out Rebecca'show-to for this step on Creativebug or IGTV (@dropcloth)

What size hoops should I use?

I like a size 6—but use whatever you hoop you have on hand.