Ann McFarlan Sampler Pattern 1827 PDF moth cross stitch pattern PDF Stitched Area: 21-1/2 inches (54

Stitched Area: 21-1/2 inches (54

Stitched Area: 3-1/2 inches (8

She was nine years old when she stitched the sampler “âgée de neuf ans” translates to nine years old

—reminding the stitcher of the peace found in quiet corners of life

Ann McFarlan Sampler Pattern 1827 PDF moth cross stitch pattern PDF Stitched Area: 21-1/2 inches (54This delightfully unique sampler, with borders illustrating buildings and trees, reveals the visual influences and religious concerns of the part of New York State where McFarlan grew up in the 1820s. Ann did both, she practiced her stitching to perfection for her young age and also voiced her religious convictions in this more than unusual sampler. She also died at a fairly young age. You can read more here in her blog post here: Ann McFarlan's blog