Barbery Butcher 1802a Cross Stitch Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers

We are delighted to present this exquisite reproduction of a Norfolk sampler, originally completed on 14 December 1802 by Barbery Butcher, when she was just nine years old. Worked with remarkable diligence and charm, the original sampler is filled with a rich array of motifs contained within a meandering floral border, heavily laden with blooms. Throughout the sampler there are many thoughtful details that speaks to the young maker's creativity and skill. Pattern is stitched on 40ct linen using Au Ver A Soie 100.3, Au Ver A Soie d'Alger, or DMC threads(may need more or less skeins than listed depending on fabric count). Stitch count is 279w X 351h. Finished size is 13.95 in wide X 17.55 in high.