I am still waiting to start my stitching project for Nicola's Scarlett Letter Year to arrive- do have a look at her blog.

http://scarletletteryear.blogspot.co.uk/

I have chosen to stitch the Seventeen Sailors which is going to be a huge challenge for me as I have only stitched one tiny little cross stitch before. I am more of a knitter than a stitcher.

http://www.scarlet-letter.com/samplers/seventeen.php

I would love to know the history behind this sampler and I am really looking forward to stitching it. I have asked for 14 count Aida for the linen as I don't think I am quite at the stage to tackle a 35 count linen.