"As a Rule a Man's a Fool" — Framed Needlepoint Sampler, Walnut Frame (Vintage & Found)
"As a Rule a Man's a Fool" — Framed Needlepoint Sampler, Walnut Frame (Vintage & Found)
Add a wry reminder to your wall with this hand-stitched needlepoint sampler. Its verse reads: “As a rule a man’s a fool / When it’s hot he wants it cool / When it’s cool he wants it hot / Always wanting what is not.”
Hang it in a kitchen, study, or hallway where its folk wisdom can prompt a smile each day.
- Hand-stitched detail: Even red cross-stitch lettering sits on a cream linen ground.
- Colourful border: Red, yellow, and green stitching frames the verse.
- Walnut frame: The intact frame is ready to hang.
- Vintage character: In good vintage condition, this one-of-a-kind sampler brings a handmade touch to your space.
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The Foundry
Downtown Pontiac, Michigan · Historic Riker Building
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