Introducing the Tree Ornament Sampler! An embroidery sampler that when complete you can sew into four festive holiday ornaments. This sampler includes four tree panels and four tree trunks for you to embroider by hand. They used back stitch, couching, and french knots, but you can choose your own stitches to suit your own taste. For best results, we recommend using 3 strands of embroidery floss or size 8 perle cotton in your needles. Complete directions for sewing your embroidered panels into ornaments are included. Sampler arrives printed and ready to stitch. Choose your favorite colors. Dropcloth Samplers proudly come in up-cycled packaging.
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 9" x 9".
What thread should I use?
We use a combination of size 8 perle cotton and/or embroidery floss.
What size hoops should I use?
I like a size 6—but use whatever you hoop you have on hand.
How should I back my sampler?
For best results, they 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.
You will need:
- Embroidery Thread
- Hoop
- Needles
- Scissors
- Backing fabric or wool
- Sewing Machine (optional)
- Iron and Ironing Surface
