Ann McFarlan Sampler Pattern 1827 Moth cross stitch pattern Minor age fading and minor

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

some wear of the linen and staining

✧ A Romantic Heirloom

well-constructed and thoughtfully finished

Gold zipper pull Durable fabric Flat Seam bottom

Ann McFarlan Sampler Pattern 1827 Moth cross stitch pattern Minor age fading and minorThis 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