Eliza 1877 Sampler Pattern Printed Version Weston School What You Can Request

What You Can Request

I found the Jane Parson Sampler in an antique shop in Massachusetts

This original design is stitched on 32ct marbled linen with Ginnie Thompson Flower threads

and hope you enjoy stitching it as much as we enjoyed bringing it back to life

Fabric size: 10 inches (25cm) wide by 8 inches (30cm) high this includes 3 inch (8cm) allowance on all sides for finishing or framing

Eliza 1877 Sampler Pattern Printed Version Weston School What You Can RequestEliza's original delightful sampler was 9 x 3 inches stitched on uneven weave linen. She came up with some fancy design choices with just a couple of different types of stitches. Eliza used backstitches in the most unusual way. She also used the cross stitches to create a "pattern" by alternately changing the direction of her top cross in the light colored border. I included close up pictures for you. It is a one of a kind antique piece and it is