Some Progress on Freelove Hazard

I have been spending much of my time finishing up some small items and holiday stitching. I hadn't planned to start Freelove until after the Holidays, but I just couldn't resist anymore!

She is being stitched on 25 count unbleached linen, using silks.The majority of the sampler is stitched one over one, with the exception of the large capital letters, and the border. I was concerned about the floss coverage. One over one looks just fine, but I was afraid that the one over two looked a bit sparse. The instructions were quite clear however, that if silk was used, only one strand should be used. I guess it is a matter of getting used to the look.

Here is what I have so far:

The Rose Is Red

But It Will Fade In

Time The Vilot Sweet

But Quickly Pass The

Prime Such And So

Withering Are Our

Earthly Joys Which

Time And Sickness

Speedly Destroys

Not the cheeriest of sentiments for sure, but it was typical for the time.