Margaret Corliess 1794 Sampler Pattern PDF Flower Threads an unusual lobster motif

an unusual lobster motif

This will lay the stitch vertically instead of slanted

Stitch Count: 187 wide × 181 high

The pattern of Mary Purdye in my store is from 1815

and the cut fabric sizes in inches allowing for finishing

Margaret Corliess 1794 Sampler Pattern PDF Flower Threads an unusual lobster motifA darling American sampler from 1794. The lovely shades of blue and its pleasing composition make it so charming. Margret was 16 when she created her sampler one year before she was married. The sampler's home is in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It is fairly quick and easy to complete. The original was stitched on cotton gauze with silk threads and measured 7. 75 inches wide by 10 inches high. Stitching on 40 count fabric is closest to the original