Gazebo Roses Sampler, The Victoria Sampler

The kiss of the sun for pardon, the song of the birds for mirth,
One is nearer God's heart in a garden, than anywhere else on earth! 

Part of the enchanting Gazebo Collection, the "Gazebo Roses Sampler" captures the fresh beauty of early summer in stitch. Like its sister sampler patterns (Silk Wysteria, Christmas Gazebo, Sweet Pea Gazebo, and Silk Bougainvillea) this lovely piece creates a mood of its own. Soft shades of teal, rose, white, and gentle greens blend to create a palette that feels both calming and uplifting, perfectly echoing the arrival of summer’s gentle warmth.

At the heart of the design is a delicate Victorian-style gazebo, entwined with a cascade of soft pink silk ribbon roses. Stitch by stitch, this sampler will invite you into a peaceful floral haven. It’s not just beautiful to look at... it’s a true pleasure to stitch and a wonderful piece to learn from.

You’ll find an array of techniques to explore, including graceful satin stitching, elegant eyelets, shimmering silk ribbon, and more. Each section reveals a new surprise, keeping your stitching experience fresh and inspiring. The hemstitching and Hardanger cutwork are refined yet approachable, adding a touch of timeless elegance.

Touches of soft gold metallic thread and petite gold beads bring a sunlit shimmer to the piece, while the many floral bands evoke the richness of a blooming summer garden. At its heart, the inclusion of the beloved poem “God’s Garden” brings a message of serenity and gratitude, making this sampler not just a joy to stitch, but a balm for the soul.

You’re going to love every moment with this sampler... it’s like stitching sunshine itself! 

Design Area: 64 stitches x 238 stitches
Model: on 28ct. Confederate Grey Quaker Cloth 4.5" x 17.5" (Cut fabric: 11" x 24") 

Suggested Materials

• Caron Waterlilies - #088 "Mountain Meadow"
• Gentle Art Sampler Threads "Tropical Ocean"
• YLI 4mm silk ribbon - #74 green
• YLI 4mm silk ribbon - #122 pink
• Mill Hill Petite beads #40557 gold
• SJ Designs 2mm pearl beads - white
• Access Fresh Waters Pearls - ivory
• Trebizond Silk TRA 125
• White Kreinik Cord 102C Soft Gold
• DMC Floss 928, 739, 738, 3768
• DMC #8 Perle Cotton 928, 926, 504
• DMC #12 Perle Cotton 928, white
• 28ct Quaker Cloth Confederate Grey
• #24 tapestry needle
• #10 short beading needle