American Antique Samplera Cross Stitch Pattern by Kooler Design Studio

A schoolgirl sampler by Sandy Orton that exemplifies the distinctive style indicative of the Mary Balch School, from the architectural arrangement to the moral sentiments expressed right down to the authentic stitches used.

This design appeared in Treasures in Needlework: Spring 1993, Vol. II, No. 1 and has long been unavailable, but now it's back!.

Counted cross stitch pattern. Stitch count: 183w x 214h. Stitched over 2 on 25ct. Raw Dublin Linen using DMC Floss. Some of the chart will be in color while most of it is in black and white symbols with colored backstitch lines. Design includes full stitches, quarter stitches, petite stitches and backstitching.