Diamond Jubilee sampler

Description

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee sampler celebrated 60 years since the accession to the throne in 2012.
Queen Elizabeth II succeeded her father to the throne upon his death in 1952 and was formally crowned in 1953.
This design is now available again – just in case you missed it the first time around, and you wish to complete the collection!

This sampler is based on the beautiful St Edward crown which was used for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
The colours are rich purply reds with white satin highlights.

It will be easy to obtain a frame for the stitched sampler because it fits a standard 8″ x 10″ frame.

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee sampler cross stitch chart – specifications:-

This Diamond Jubilee sampler pack has full instructions with cross stitch basics and tips for improvers.
The clear colour chart is beautifully easy to read because it has both symbols and coloured squares.
The chart only pack contains full instructions.

Stitches –  Whole cross stitch, backstitch
Ability –    For stitchers with some experience

Fabric –     ivory 14 aida
Size –       23 x 17.8 cms (9 x 7″)
Item no – LTS49-60

There are now three Jubilee samplers  for  golden, or  diamond and Platinum jubilees.

This design is by Lauren Turner, Lifetime Samplers.

This kit is not available from the  ebay shop or  Amazon

about the St Edward’s crown
This crown is named after Saint Edward the Confessor. It has been used for Coronations since the 13th century.
The current version was made for Charles II in 1661.
The crown is made of solid 22 carat gold, it is 12″ high and weighs 2.23 kg (4.9 lb).
The image of this crown is used to mark the royal authority of the Queen, on coats of arms, logos and other insignia .
The St Edward’s Crown forms the centrepiece of the Crown Jewels display in the Tower of London.