Ann McFarlan Sampler Pattern 1827 PDF moth cross stitch pattern PDF She was nine years old

She was nine years old when she stitched the sampler “âgée de neuf ans” translates to nine years old

Stitched Area: 3-1/2 inches (8

An easy choice for Aida cloth or evenweave

Seventeen different colors

features a beautifully detailed bird surrounded by lush florals

Ann McFarlan Sampler Pattern 1827 PDF moth cross stitch pattern PDF She was nine years oldThis 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