Square 39 -- Ice cream

I am not sure how much this looks like an ice cream cone but I had fun stitching it.


Squares 1-39 I enjoyed this project. I often felt pressured to complete squares quickly but if I did not have the goal of one square a day, this sampler would not be complete now. Overall I am happy with my first freestyle sampler and look forward to stitching more in the future.

Square 38 -- Leaves?

I had intended this square to contain two leaves. I guess it turned out as an artistic interpretation of leaves? Anyway, it is exciting that my sampler is almost complete.

Square 37 -- Flower with Beads

Another quick square but I knew I would not have a lot of time to devote to this project. My sampler has mostly simple squares but I think it is balanced. Only 2 more squares left!

Square 36 -- Pink Leaf Fabric

This square is odd but I am caught up again. Only 3 squares left!

Square 35 -- Pink Flowers

I am trying to catch up and don't have a lot of time so I am continuing my pattern of repeating some squares in different colors.

Square 34 -- V

Square 33 -- Hollyhocks

Ros Wistful's hollyhocks inspired this square. I planted hollyhocks in my garden last year. I am looking forward to their blooms this year.

Square 32 -- Cream Flowers

I practiced the lazy daisy stitch. I am not good at it but I like how this square turned out.

Square 31 -- Beads

I wanted to catch up and did not have a lot of time so I did some simple beading. I think it complements my other squares.

Square 30 -- French Knot Sheep

This sheep turned out fatter than intended but I still like him.


Top left corner
Top Row: 30, 29, 28
Middle Row: 13, 21, 22
Bottom Row: 20, 26, 9

Square 29 -- Green Square

I am not sure what to call this one. I ripped it out two times before I ended up with this.

Square 28 -- Parasol

Square 27 -- Cattails

Square 26 -- Pink Sun

This is another one that I do not like but I am behind so I decided to post.


Squares 1-26 This is my sampler so far. I think it looks much better all together.

Square 25 -- Another Topiary

I do not like this one, maybe it is because of the colors.

Square 24 -- Butterfly

When I started to stitch this butterfly I had envisioned lots of satin stitching but in the middle of it I decided to try sequins and beads. I learned the proper way to sew on a bead and sequin. I should go back and fix square four.

Square 23 -- Sheep Head

This square did not come out as I envisioned. Overall, I think it will add interest to my sampler.

Square 22 -- Toadstool

Square 21 -- Green Button Flower

I originally tried this with a green square button. I did not like it so I changed it to a round button.

Square 20 -- Tree with French Knots

I originally had a tree planned without French knots. After seeing so many beautiful trees with French knots and my new found French knot comfort, I decided to stitch my tree with French knots.

I tried sketching trees with a tree house but I was not happy with any of my sketches.