Rare Bastin Four Seasons Bench Icon Sampler Cross Stitch Kit Advanced

In Good Housekeeping in 2003 inimitable Dutch artist Marjolein Bastin is quoted as saying, "I love the familiar and ordinary" and,  the world that lies before us every day is just as beautiful as what's exotic and rare. Nature makes us all rich.  Her artwork elevates the natural world into embroidery designs that are simply extraordinary; any one of her finished designs would be destined to be appreciated for a lifetime.

This large design simply entitled Four Seasons Bench  predates, yet embodies that quote.   This Icon Sampler is for the advanced stitcher, and is certain to bring you hours of enjoyment as you bring each nature vignette to life with your needle artistry. It displays the iconic central aqua green garden bench surrounded by four seasonal corners  which are stunning on their own and spectacular as a sampler; spring crocuses and birds eggs, summer berries and song birds,  a squirrel doing it's autumn harvesting, and basket filled with winter holly and chickadees. 

Size: 20.5 "x 24.75" ( 52 x 63 cm)

Kit contains: 100% cotton fabric 27 ct ,  pre-sorted 100%  DMC cotton flosses, needle, chart, instructions. Made in Holland

Artist: Marjolein Bastin

Manufacturer: Lanarte Lifestyle collection

Year/ Condition: 1999/ Vintage New