Elizabeth Furniss 1836 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers Aida frilly bloomers and feathered headdress

frilly bloomers and feathered headdress

3733 x 1 / 3012 x 1 – Khaki green – medium

Two trumpeting angels signifying the word of God

The stitches used are cross stitch over 1 and 2 threads

Elizabeth Furniss 1836 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers Aida frilly bloomers and feathered headdressIt 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. The sampler is suitable for all levels of ability and is worked entirely in cross stitch over 2 threads, only the text and two small lambs are over 1 thread. Thread Legend Soie D'alger DMC COLOUR 2946 x 1 326 x 1 Rose very deep 2914 x 1 760 x 1 Salmon F2 x 2 Ecru x 2 Ecru