Sarah Borton 1815 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers cross stitch It has been a delight

It has been a delight to reproduce this colourful and whimsical sampler which was stitched by Elizabeth Furniss in 1836 (during the reign of William IV) when she was 13 years of age

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Eliza’s sampler has been rated as being suitable for a confident beginner

4635 /315  x 1  Antique mauve ~ medium dark

Sarah Borton 1815 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers cross stitch It has been a delightA rural English scene is one of the beautiful features of Sarah Bortons sampler. A farmer and servant are busy building hayricks; a very important chore on a farm. The farmers wife is drawing a bucket of water from the well. A meandering strawberry outer border surrounds this charming sampler. There are four different alphabets stitched in cross stitch, Algerian eyelet, and satin stitch along with a dividing honeysuckle border. Other stitches used are