Marie Higgison 1837 Sampler by Stacy Nash Primitives

Cross stitch pattern by Stacy Nash Primitives.

Note from designer: This sweet little sampler is an adaptation of an antique sampler in my collection. I substituted cross stitch flower stems in the bottom corners and butterflies in the top corners where the antique had a bit of embroidery. I think the house is my all time favorite on this sampler, it is magnificent. And the little dog or cat, I’ll let you decide, on the path to the front door.

"Honor thy father and thy mother that thy days may be long in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee."

Stitch count:  228w X 233h

Suggested floss: Weeks Dye Works Merlot, Baked Apple, Caper, Garrison Green, Carolina Cecil, Deep Sea, Pea Coat, Sandcastle, Putty, Chestnut, Hazelnut, Havana, Aztec Red, London Fog, Cinnabar, Blackboard

Suggested fabric: 36ct. Straw linen from Weeks Dye Works