Little shoes

A birth sampler showing a pair of little leather shoes under a coat hanger, tied with blue ribbons. Below the design you stitch the baby's name, date of birth and weight: the chart includes an alphabet and numbers, so the wording can be adapted to any child. Both blue and pink threads are in the kit, so the version can be chosen at the last minute.

The work is counted cross stitch following the chart, with back stitch for the outlines and the lettering. A hoop or frame makes stitching easier, and the finished piece is best taken to a framer: the frame is not included. A classic present for a new baby or a christening.