Mary Elizabeth Leet Sampler Pattern 1865 Printed Version WOTY To die for sins that

To die for sins that we have done”

This antique French sampler is a testament to the rigorous needlework education of late 19th century France — and to the remarkable talent of one very young girl from the heart of the Loire Valley

Bordered with a delicate silk ribbon

The Design is 281 wide x 155 high

Design size is 100 by 116 stitches

Mary Elizabeth Leet Sampler Pattern 1865 Printed Version WOTY To die for sins thatMary Elizabeth Leet, 1865 remains one of the most beloved pieces in my collection, a graceful American sampler that beautifully captures the care and ambition of its young maker. There was a photograph of a large mansion tucked away in the back of the sampler. I never figured out where it was and why keeping it was so important. Reproduced faithfully from the original work stitched in 1865, this design features balanced symmetry, elegant lettering,