Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?

A summer pattern, stitched in full cross stitches suitable for linen or aida. It celebrates Shakespeare's sonnet 18, "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day", with original designs mixed with motifs from antique samplers. I have also included some background about the pattern and the sonnet. I have also included the recommended threads for the pattern to be stitched in either overdyed threads or for DMC.

The design is 181 stitches wide by 148 stitches high.

Fabric: The model was stitched on 32 count Vintage Country Mocha.

Threads:

Classic Colorworks

• Tyler Boy Blue
• Cherry Cobbler
• Tiny Vine
• Perfect Piecrust

Gentle Art

• Bayberry
• Green With Envy
• Gingersnap
• Aged Pewter
• Old Brick
• Lagoon

Weeks Dye Works

• Swamp Water
• Chestnut
• Whiskey
• Ocean
• Grits