Lousia Funston's sampler was stitched at the age of 12.  Lousia chose muted colors of green, brown, and beige.  This sampler features a parrot as the center-themed motif. 
 
Design size: 265 (w) x 265 (h)
The model was stitched on 40 ct. Picture This Plus "Vellum" and Gloriana silk floss. (DMC equivalents provided.)
Stitches: Cross stitch over 2 ground linen threads.