We put a sampler in your sampler, so you can beautifully embroider cross stitch while you beautifully embroider cross stitch!

This Yo Dawg sampler features everyone's favorite ride-pimper Xzibit. It was designed by the inimitable Steotch, who graciously approved this use of her work. For the children. The finished piece is 12 inches tall and 15 inches wide.

Crafter Mary van Tyne has been stitching since she was six years old, giving her 20+ years of experience. She loves counted cross stitch, but has been exploring more types of stitching as she's gotten older, like Hardanger, pulled and drawn thread, and silk and metal thread embroidery.

Mary is a member of the Three Rivers Chapter of the Embroiderer's Guild of America, which was formed for the express purpose of fostering the art of needlework and other associated arts. Says Mary, "This effort was completed as part of the EGA's charitable outreach. That it benefits a great cause like Child's Play is even better."

Materials: DMC thread, evenweave fabric, Kreinik Japan gold braid.