Anne Thomas 1854 by Hands Across The Sea 46CT and Higher Count monograms and borders

monograms and borders

Twisted more tightly than cotton perle

Pearl Belfast linen with DMC floss

Included in this counted thread embroider is  Cross stitch

Without the lettering

Anne Thomas 1854 by Hands Across The Sea 46CT and Higher Count monograms and bordersWhilst acquired by Nicola at an auction in Wales, the sampler was destined for Sandra who has a life long love of birds and flowers. Anne finished her sampler in 1854 when she was fifteen years old. Executed in thirty seven delicious colours, the scene she diligently stitched is contained within four sumptuous garlands laden with flowers which include Bourbon roses, auriculas, irises, campions and ragged robins. An inquisitive pigeon, head cocked,