Mystery Samplers
Barberry Row offers needlewomen the opportunity to stitch a "Mystery Sampler"
? What is a "Mystery Sampler" ?
The complete sampler design remained a mystery until completed.
As each section was worked month by month it was revealed.
~ Each participant ~
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Receives chart, instructions and stitch diagrams each month for six months
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Chooses the thread colours that are their favourite colours
or uses those as per the original design
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Chooses their favourite fabric type, colour and count
or uses those as per the original design
~ These samplers are to become the needleworkers own creation therefore they can ~
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Change a suggested colour shade or substitute it with an overdyed thread
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Change or omit a band section
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Add a stitch or a verse
At the conclusion of the six month project the sampler design is published as a complete design.
Completed Mystery Samplers are shown below and are now available for purchase.
Fabric and threads are not included with the design but may be purchased.
NOTE: Mystery Samplers are no longer being designed.
Replaced with an original sampler available every September - Sherelyn's September Sampler
