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Welcome to the range of cross stitch kits and charts in modern and traditional designs by Lauren Fraser Turner.
Lauren has a B.A.Hons in textile design and lives in Nottingham, England.
Her book "The Glories of Cross Stitch" was published in 2000 by Cima books, and is widely available.

Lifetime Samplers ....creating treasure through pleasure

A sampler is piece of personal history to be treasured by present and future generations...

These kits contain an authentication slip for you to date and sign so that your descendants may identify your piece

Materials are top quality; Zweigart fabric, DMC & Anchor thread

Lifetime Samplers KIT CONTENTS ....designed with the stitcher in mind

Fabric, needle and threads sorted onto an organiser

Clear computer generated charts, comprehensive instructions, colour illustration & authentication slip.

No fiddly fractional stitches

Threads are ready-sorted onto an organiser to enable stitching without delay ! (except mini kits)

Clear good size charts.

Comprehensive cross stitch instructions for beginners, tips for improvers.

Lifetime Samplers CHART CONTENTS:-

Clear charts with full instructions - from basics, to tips for improvers, colour illustration.

Fabric Size:-

11 aida (11 stitches to one inch)
14 aida (14 stitches to one inch) - ideal for beginners
16 aida (16 stitches to one inch)
18 aida (18 stitches to one inch)
27 Linda evenweave (13.5 stitches to one inch)

Fabric Colours:-

'Ivory' = light off-white.

'Antique' = warm ecru for an 'older' appearance.

'Rustico' =natural flecked colour giving a textured appearance.

"Add a little charm".....

Enhance your embroidery with a brass charm from the selection available - to charms


Colour Brochure

Colour brochure with full range of about 80 designs available at £1 plus P&P. 
see brochure

To samplers

Website design Philip Rockliff and Lauren Turner