Picnic Sampler

This sampler with a brightly painted background arrives ready to stitch with a quilt-inspired design, ready for you to customize with your own stitches.  

What size is it?

This Sampler measures approximately 9" x 8".

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.