Hands Across The Sea Samplers "EMILY ANN FOSTER 1892" An English School Girl Sampler, Cross Stitch Booklet, Reproduction, Pattern Only
$20.00
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Description
This sampler is brought to you as part of a series of “Little Gems”. It is available as a printed booklet.
The project has been stitched using cross stitch over two threads and is rated as suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability. Emily’s sampler can be stitched either on Aida, Linaida, or linen.
Emily Ann finished her sampler in the year 1892 when she was 11 years old. She recorded that she lived in Weaverthorpe, a village in the south-eastern corner of North Yorkshire. Emily was born in 1881 to George Foster, a farm labourer, and his wife Hannah Summersgill.
Emily chose to stitch her sampler in a warm red with “God is Love” highlighted by using of a cooler shade of red.