This sampler includes four tree panels and four tree trunks for you to embroider by hand; when complete, sew into your stitched work into four festive holiday ornaments. Rebecca Ringquist, the creator of Dropcloth Samplers, used back stitch, couching, and french knots, but you can choose your own stitches to suit your own taste. This sampler lends itself to a lot of color and sparkle — the couching around the outside is a great place to use metallic threads! Includes one 9 in. square sampler printed in permanent ink on 100% cotton fabric, ready for you to hoop and stitch; printed basic instructions and stitch diagrams. You provide your own threads (Dropcloth Samplers uses a combination of size 8 perle cotton and/or embroidery floss), needles, and hoop.

Please note: This item is not embroidered, but ready to be embroidered by YOU. For best results, back this fabric with a second piece of fabric (cotton or linen) before placing your fabric in the hoop to get the flattest, most even stitches. The pictures show one way to fill in the design, but you can choose whatever colors/threads you like. Use your own favorite stitches and threads to make this fun project your own!