The original sampler is a charmer, and can you believe Felicie was only 7? As always, my charts come with a little essay about the antique, and my thoughts about what make the sampler special, in this case, those beautiful, organic borders, the color palette, the airy space contained within, and the quintessential French-ness of it. This one is one of my favorites! There are no specialty stitches on this sampler, and no over-one stitching, meaning this would work well on all kinds of fabrics!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Cappuccino by Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 299 by 223. Finished size is 14.95" x 11.15".
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