Sarah Plommer 1759 Sampler Pattern PDF modern Reproduced faithfully from the original

Reproduced faithfully from the original work stitched in 1865

and full of history

On larger count fabric I would only use one thread

By the time she got to the end of her sampler

Attach beads with one strand of floss using a cross-stitch instead of a half-stitch

Sarah Plommer 1759 Sampler Pattern PDF modern Reproduced faithfully from the originalA gorgeous American sampler that is over 260 years old. Sarah was only nine years old when she created this beauty, that in itself is utterly mind boggling. The sampler is mostly symmetrical except for a few flower stems. This could be stitched either way and is a personal choice. The original model was stitched with silk on linen and measured 13. 25 by 13. 25 inches. Judging by the design and materials little Sarah grew up in an upper class home. For