This band sampler is offered as a series of lessons. The sampler includes white work and pulled thread stitches. Each mini lesson is taught in little bitty steps with lots of tips. My goal is to teach the beginner without boring the advanced stitcher.

We start with a simple floral motif inspired by the border in an 18th century sampler.
The band includes cross stitch and back stitch.

Follow the Floral Motif with a
row of Smyrna crosses
stitched with #8 Pearl Cotton.

Add the word "Kindness" in simple backstitch.

Fifth Band

A row of leaves with tiny buds and fine tendrils comes next.

Sixth Band

Now, add a row of diamond eyelets with the year "2000."

Eighth Band

To complete your band sampler, add this row of traditional sampler flowers and delicate back stitched leaves.