Marion Young 1841 Sampler by Chessie & Me Houses Beautiful holly leaf borders

Beautiful holly leaf borders

This pattern was designed to commemorate Jane Austen's death

Adapted from Mary Jane Croft's sampler

and a hot cocoa stand for Mr

and everyone seems happy about that

Marion Young 1841 Sampler by Chessie & Me Houses Beautiful holly leaf bordersThis is a reproduction of a sampler stitched by Marian Young in 1841 at the age of 13 years old. The pattern uses cross stitch, cross stitch over one, backstitch, eyelets, and 4 sided stitch. Stitch Count: 153 x 205 Model Fabric: 36 count Hazelwood by Fiber on a Whim (or whatever fabric you prefer) Threads: Weeks Dye Works: Blackboard, Cattail, Kudzu (x2), Louisiana Hot Sauce, Putty, Red Pear, Swamp Water