With gorgeous bird motifs and room to personalise, Gail Bussi's adorable sampler is something that you can treasure forever
These brightly-coloured birdhouses with sweet climbing plants upon their roofs are just so charming. It’s easy to see why these plump little birds have made themselves at home. In fact, they’re clearly so content that they’re twittering away happily singing their song, while the butterflies flutter about overhead. The yellow candy-striped birdhouse at the centre really lifts the design, while the floral border frames the sampler in the prettiest way.
It's easy to personalise the name boxes with your grandchildren's names in backstitch. The finished sampler measures 23x23cm.
We hope this piece inspires you as much as it did us, and brings joy to you (and your grandchildren) for many years to come!
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