Sunshine State Sampler

Description

Sunshine State Sampler from the American Journey Series.  The southern state of Florida shines in this sampler. Bite into a delicious citrus fruit, and sip a drink on the beach. Exotic birds and sailing boats drift by as the sun shines down.

The sampler contains 20 bands, done in a palette of over-dyed silk and cotton. Many “specialty” stitches are used – there are diagrams and written instructions for all of them, making this design approachable – if you have patience (and Google), your initial skill level with specialty stitches will not be important.

Each band is described both in terms of how to execute the stitches, and in its significance or symbolism to the sampler as a whole. Jeannette includes wonderfully interesting tidbits of science, history and lore behind each subject. The rich inspiration of the sultry subtropics will enchant you as you stitch.  As Jeannette says,

It is a land of wonder and mystery beginning with Ponce de Leon, the Spanish explorer… His activities served to identify Florida as a desirable place for explorers, missionaries, and treasure-seekers… The name of Osceola… a Seminole war leader who refused to leave his homeland in Florida.

It is the simple natural beauty of Florida which draws people to visit. Miles of white sandy beaches, the Everglades with its alligators, panthers and birds, the Florida Keys with its coral reefs and sport fishing, and forests and natural parks… Florida inspires the desire to relax and soak up the sun!

Designed by Jeannette Douglas, © 2006.

Supplies Needed to Stitch “Sunshine State Sampler”

Stitched on 32 count Meadow Mist* linen from Silkweaver (2 over 2).

*Meadow Mist is not available. We recommend 32 count Ice Blue.

There are no known corrections to this pattern. If you suspect an error, please contact Jeannette Douglas.