Myrrh Sampler, Part 3, Gifts of the Magi Series

Gifts of the Magi #3 Christmas is a time many of us give gifts from the heart. This tradition has its roots in the legend of the Three Wise Men who came to pay homage to the Christ child. Exchanging gifts was, and still is, a very important ritual in the Middle East. Each of the three gifts given by the Magi, were thought to be precious and highly valued. This sampler symbolizes the gift of Myrrh. According to the legend, Myrrh was given by Caspar, the King of Tarsus. Made from the gum of an Arabian desert bush, it was traditionally used to anoint and embalm priests and kings. This sampler is shaped like an oriental gift jar, giving an impression of the type of container such a fine gift would be carried in. The royal colors of purple, magenta, crimson, blue and green give depth and body to the piece, while the opulent gold stitching, couching and beadwork shimmer with rich beautiful lights!

Design Area: 109h X 75w (7 3/4" h x 5 1/3" w)
Model: 28ct Platinum Cashel Linen
(Cut fabric: 14" high x 12" wide)

Suggested Materials:

• Caron Wildflowers "Nefertiti"
• YLI Silk Ribbon #021
• DMC 5282 Metallic Gold Floss
• DMC floss #3033, Black, #500, #987, #498
• Anchor floss #887 - gold
• Trebizond TRA111 Black or Black 310 DMC Perle Cotton #5
• Trebizond TRA 510 Amethyst or 550 DMC Perle Cotton #5
• Trebizond TRA 610 Lapis or 820 DMC Perle Cotton #5
• Trebizond TRA 132 Ecru or 712DMC Perle Cotton #5
• Trebizond TRA 410 Ruby or 814 DMC Perle Cotton #5
• Kreinik #16 Braid #031 - Crimson
• Kreinik #002J Japan Thread - Gold
• Kreinik #8 Braid #002HL - Gold
• Kreinik #8 Braid #042 - Multi
• Mill Hill Beads #00557 gold
• Mill Hill Bugle Small #72045 green
• Size A - GTSP1 gold spangles
• 28ct Cashel Linen - platinum
• #24 tapestry needle
• #10 short beading needle