Quaker Mandala

Let me introduce you to my newest design obsession:

I have always loved old-looking cross stitch samplers.  I've always been aware of the Quaker style samplers but until now, I was drawn more towards traditional, symmetrical early American samplers.

Well, thanks to my friend Kris Herber who manages our Kitty And Me Facebook group, I've now caught the Quaker bug!  LOL!! 

Since my "designer brain" wasn't quite wired to this style of design yet, I started with a geometric mandala pattern.  

I decided to design it in black and had intended on "coloring" it when the design was done.  I sent it to Kris and she loved the way it looked in black.  Yes, it does pop!  So I decided to leave it that way.

The design can easily be worked in any thread color on any fabric color but the black thread on the light mocha fabric definitely gives it an antique look!

If you would like to learn more about antique samplers, you'll find the Unraveling The Threads Of History website and good source for information. 

You can also learn more about Quaker Samplers at the Rokeby Museum website. 

The Quaker Mandala pattern will be released around the beginning of July.