Teresa Wentzler

Wentzler's patterns are difficult because she uses lots of different threads to get the most realistic finished product. The 2 patterns are for the experienced and patient stitcher.

I actually cross-stitched this several years ago (the 70s!!). It is a big ass fold-out pattern, and I had to buy another copy to be able to read where some of the folds got worn out from me having to fold it so often. (this was the days before big copy machines at Office Max, that's how long ago). It took months, but it is stunning when it is done.

Not really a sampler in that it only uses cross-stitch. The design it laid out top-to-bottom hence the name. I picked this up because I needed a pattern for a wren. If you like birds and cross-stitch, you should enjoy this one.

Each pattern is divided into 4 section. In true TW fashion, lots of different thread colors plus Mill House Beads are used. This is the first pattern I have seen how to stitch over 2 thread fabric (under the general instructions with a diagram.