Mary Henrietta Purdye 1815 Sampler Pattern Linen cross stitch Gorgeous 1903 French sampler with

Gorgeous 1903 French sampler with colorful birds and flowers

The measurements given in the pattern are for 14/28 ct fabric

She was the second oldest of nine children

🎀 Candy Cane with Bells & Bow – festive symbol of joy

00" for 28ct linen or 14ct Aida

Mary Henrietta Purdye 1815 Sampler Pattern Linen cross stitch Gorgeous 1903 French sampler withMary Henrietta hails from London England. Her charming and quirky sampler reflects her youth, she was only 11 years old when she stitched this sampler. She used eyelet and cross stitches, often a reversible cross, but not with the intention of making her sampler reversible. Her stitches went in all directions, often losing her place on the cloth. My absolute favorite part of the sampler is how she spelled her middle name. How adorable is that!?? The