A schoolgirl sampler that exemplifies the distinctive style indicative of the Mary Balch School, from the architectural arrangement to the moral sentiments expressed right down to the authentic stitches used.
This design appeared in Treasures in Needlework: Spring 1993, Vol. II, No. 1 and has long been unavailable, but now it's back!.
The stitch count is 183 x 214
The model was stitched on 25 Raw Dublin Linen.
There are a few specialty stitches in the delightful design.
Full Cross
1/4 Stitch
Petite Cross stitch
Half cross
Alternating Running Stitch
Vertical Satin Stitch
Rice Stitch
Compensating Rice Stitch
Stem Stitch
Florentine Stitch
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