Jane Parson Sampler Pattern 1841 PDF Home sampler The earlier one has a

The earlier one has a verse and alphabet

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but still miniature

5 by 16 inches and was stitched in wool on uneven weave canvas and was framed in a stunning hand carved oak leaf frame

They evoke that Mediterranean vibe

Jane Parson Sampler Pattern 1841 PDF Home sampler The earlier one has aI found the Jane Parson Sampler in an antique shop in Massachusetts, only about two hours from where Jane was born in Hinsdale MA in June of 1823. Her being somewhat older (18) when she stitched this sampler explains the exactness of it. The border, the spaces between stitches, and the symmetry and composition were executed so well. Many sampler stitchers had difficulties aligning their border perfectly and symmetrically, Jane had mastered this. Model