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Designer: Scarlet Letter
Item: SCTL-136
Type: Cross Stitch Patterns

This is a reproduction of an English sampler made in Bradford, Yorkshire, that shows distinct influences of Scottish needlework traditions, particularly in the illuminated alphabets. The bold primary colors were reproduced from the front of the original sampler, which retains its amazing color.

Five alphabets and one set of numerals are featured on the sampler as well as two deer with pink spots flanking a pious verse:
MORAL PRECEPTS Proceed not to speak or to act Before thou hast weigh'd thy words And examined the tendency of every Step thou shalt take A plain garment best adorneth a beau tiful woman, & a modest behaviour is The greatest ornament of wisdom of Much speaking cometh repentance in Silence is safety. Work'd at Bradford by Sarah Hutchinson 1762

Stitches used in this lovely little sampler are double running, cross, petit point, four-sided and eyelet. On 35 count linen the finished sampler will measure approximately 11" x 15". The project is recommended for intermediate level needleworkers. Stitch count is 162 x 186.