Ann McFarlan Sampler Pattern 1827 Moth cross stitch pattern well-constructed and thoughtfully finished

well-constructed and thoughtfully finished

some wear of the linen and staining

A sweet little miniature sampler only 5

Each design reflects the quiet poetry of the past—symbols once stitched to tell stories of home

this versatile pouch holds a hoop

Ann McFarlan Sampler Pattern 1827 Moth cross stitch pattern well-constructed and thoughtfully finishedThis 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