Birthsampler - Hot Air Balloon

A birth sampler worked in counted cross stitch, with a brightly patched hot air balloon and a teddy bear riding in the basket: the cheerful colours suit a baby girl or a baby boy equally well. The empty space below the design is there for the baby's name, date of birth and weight, stitched with the alphabet and numbers included in the chart.

Outlines and lettering are worked in back stitch, which keeps the clouds and small details crisp. An embroidery hoop and a pair of small scissors are handy extras; the frame is not included, but the finished piece is easy to mount and hang in the nursery.