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	Diana, Princess of Wales In the 19th century memorial samplers were a very traditional way for embroiderers to give tribute and remember someone special they had lost. This sampler is dedicated to the life of Diana, Princess of Wales. It features her home at Kensington Palace, her childhood home and final resting place at Althorp House. The border of the sampler is a tiny, white rosebuds and the design includes white lilies, flowers, doves of peace and in keeping with the tradition of memorial samplers, weeping willows. The lovely words are taken from the poem "Time" (anon) which was read by Diana's sister, Jane Fellows at her funeral. The sampler is stitched on 14 count aida and the finished size is 12" x 10" (30cm x 25cm). (US$ 46.70 : Euro 38.90) Price: £25.95 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)


	The Brontë Family This beautiful sampler is a tribute to the life of this literary family who wrote such famous works as Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre. Not only were the girls, Charlotte, Emily and Anne talented writers, but also skilled needlewomen. The borders on samplers created by the girls inspired the border for this sampler. The design also features Haworth parsonage, as it was when the family lived there. Fabric: 14 count aida Colour: rustico Finished Size: 30cm x 23cm 12" x 9" (US$ 46.70 : Euro 38.90) Price: £25.95 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)


	Robert The Bruce This magnificent sampler depicts the life of the legendary Robert the Bruce, who fought for and won Scotland's independence. He was victorious against the English at Bannockburn where he won against all the odds and was later recognised by Pope John XXII as the rightful king of Scotland. His body was laid to rest in Dunfermline Abbey, but his noble heart is buried at Melrose Abbey. Fabric: 14 count aida Colour: rustico Finished Size: 30cm x 23cm 12" x 9" (US$ 46.70 : Euro 38.90) Price: £25.95 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)


	Elizabeth I Sampler Kit Daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth was a lady with first-class intellect and a will of iron. 'The golden days of Queen Bess' saw England emerge as the dominant world power with Shakespeare's penning of Hamlet and Drake's circumnavigation of the globe. The summit of her prowess was reached in 1588 with the defeat of the Spanish Armada. To protect her sovereignty she was also faced with the executing of Mary Queen of Scots. This beautiful sampler reflects these events and the places involved including The Old Palace Hatfield, Hampton Court Palace and Westminster Abbey. Finished Size: 30cm x 23cm 12" x 9" Fabric: 14 count aida Colour: "rustico" (US$ 46.70 : Euro 38.90) Price: £25.95 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)


	Gertrude Jekyll This sampler is dedicated to the artist, gardener and craftswoman, Gertrude Jekyll. Although a very talented artist and writer, she is perhaps best known for the some 300 gardens she designed for the architect, Edwin Lutven, who designed Gertrude's own home, Mustead Wood. This sampler is a tribute her love of the countryside and her wonderful appreciation of colour and design. Fabric: 14 count aida Colour: rustico Finished Size: 30cm x 23cm 12" x 9" (US$ 46.70 : Euro 38.90) Price: £25.95 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)


	Claude Monet This exquisite sampler features Giverny - the beautiful home and garden of the famous impressionist artist Claude Monet. Along with its border of Nympheas (waterlilies) it lists the names of other plants from the garden- Tulipes (tulips), Coquelicots (poppies), Roses, Iris and Glycines (wisteria) and also includes the wonderful Giverny bridge. Fabric: 14 count aida Colour: rustico Finished Size: 30cm x 23cm 12" x 9" (US$ 46.70 : Euro 38.90) Price: £25.95 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)


	Sir Walter Scott Sampler Kit This nostalgic sampler is a tribute to the great Scottish writer, Sir Walter Scott. As well as his most famous words from poems such as 'The Lay of the last Minstrel', this sampler depicts some of his favourite haunts in the Borders, his beautiful home at Abbotsford and other locations which influenced his writing. The border of the sampler is particularly interesting as it was inspired by the design on the banister in Scott's study at Abbotsford. There are many small, fascinating motifs throughout the sampler all of which have particular significance. Full details of these motifs are given within the kit. Fabric: 14 count aida Colour: rustico Finished Size: 30cm x 23cm 12" x 9" (US$ 46.70 : Euro 38.90) Price: £25.95 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)

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