Ann McFarlan Sampler Pattern 1827 Moth cross stitch pattern Gold zipper pull Durable fabric

Gold zipper pull Durable fabric Flat Seam bottom

Minor age fading and minor age darkening to the fine linen ground

well-constructed and thoughtfully finished

This includes 3 inches (8cm) allowance on all sides for finishing or framing

this versatile pouch holds a hoop

Ann McFarlan Sampler Pattern 1827 Moth cross stitch pattern Gold zipper pull Durable fabricThis delightfully unique sampler, with borders illustrating buildings and trees, reveals the visual influences and religious concerns of the part of New York State where McFarlan grew up in the 1820s. Ann did both, she practiced her stitching to perfection for her young age and also voiced her religious convictions in this more than unusual sampler. She also died at a fairly young age. You can read more here in her blog post here: Ann McFarlan's blog