Marion Young 1841 Sampler by Chessie & Me Houses Adapted from Mary Jane Croft's

Adapted from Mary Jane Croft's sampler

This pattern was designed to commemorate Jane Austen's death

and everyone seems happy about that

Beautiful holly leaf borders

Along comes Mrs

Marion Young 1841 Sampler by Chessie & Me Houses Adapted from Mary Jane Croft'sThis is a reproduction of a sampler stitched by Marian Young in 1841 at the age of 13 years old. The pattern uses cross stitch, cross stitch over one, backstitch, eyelets, and 4 sided stitch. Stitch Count: 153 x 205 Model Fabric: 36 count Hazelwood by Fiber on a Whim (or whatever fabric you prefer) Threads: Weeks Dye Works: Blackboard, Cattail, Kudzu (x2), Louisiana Hot Sauce, Putty, Red Pear, Swamp Water