RISE AND SHINE SAMPLER

Stitchable Rise and Shine Embroidery Sampler If you’ve followed my story and journey of my artwork for awhile, you know that every piece has a story. The Rise and Shine Rooster is no different. A few years back, I got a rooster named Hank; I needed some help keeping the grasshoppers down around the barn. I quickly learned Hank had an attitude--he liked to chase family members and also thought thought he ought to be a house pet. Despite his demeanor, I warmed to him because he appointed himself protector over a stray bunny in the yard and amicably shared meals with our aging dog. Whether you have a rooster of your own or just admire country chicken charm, pop the fabric into your embroidery hoop and use your own preferred colors, stitches, and method of framing. We used a 10” x 10” piece of 80/20 batting behind the fabric, adhering it with a couple of good spritzes of spray fabric adhesive, and stitched through both layers. The design is permanently printed onto 100% cotton. The fabric