Sarah Stannard's Sampler
| Needlecraft: | Cross stitch sampler kit |
| Finished item: | Picture |
| Size: | 11" x 15.75", 28cm x 40cm |
| Designer: | Marion Thorpe |
| Description: | This design is based on a sampler in Ickworth House which was sewn in 1834 by Sarah Stannard, aged nine, in the nearby village of Ixworth, UK. The design follows a traditional sampler format of alphabets, an "improving" verse, the tree of life, and flower and fruit motifs, enclosed in a decorative border. Unusually the letter Z in both alphabets is reversed. This is part of the National Trust Cross Stitch Collection |
| Fabric: | 14ct Aida or 28ct Evenweave |
| Thread: | Anchor stranded cotton |
| Stitches: | Cross stitch and French Knot |
| Skill level: | Intermediate |
| Kit includes: | Fabric, Chart, Thread, Needle, Illustrated instructions and Historical Notes |
| Packaging: | Clear plastic bag |
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