They remind us of better times and encourage us to just keep going through whatever bumps life may give us. We cannot help but feel better when we see the colourful beauty of flowers full of life and energy. The white and pink petals are nature’s confetti – a sign of winter receding and the promise of a harvest to come. Soon there will be blossom dense clusters of blooming flowers will appear on my cherry, apple, and pear trees. The snow drops, daffodils, and primroses are bursting into bloom. When I wander through my garden there are sights, sounds, and smells to be enjoyed as nature springs back to life after its winter slow down. The days are already starting to get longer and the nights shorter. However, our needles and enjoyment of stitching samplers have provided us with a sense of community through groups on social media.Īs I stitched my way through the cold and dreary days of January and February, it was a comforting thought that spring is almost here. Lockdown has brought social isolation to many, particularly people living alone or those who have been shielding. Just as it helped reduce their stress, anxiety, and depression through the repetitive and rhythmic motions of stitching, it has helped us too. First World War veterans practised needlework as a form of therapy for shellshock. We all struggle at some point in our lives with stresses and strains but needlework is a way of achieving mindfulness. The winter of 2020/2021 has seemed harder than most due to the pandemic which has greatly affected people’s sense of wellbeing and mental health. In winter the days are short, and often the weather is gloomy. We hope that you enjoy stitching the sampler and that it will brighten your days. Blank graph paper and a chart of an alphabetic and numerical font has been included so that you can personalise your sampler. Where Flowers Bloom is a small design by Nicola that has been inspired by a border found on an antique sampler in her collection and her own garden. The project has been rated as suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability and can be stitched either on Aida, Linaida, or linen. This sampler is brought to you as part of a series of “Little Gems” that are available as a pdf download by Hands Across the Sea Samplers.
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