Isabella Hopper 1834 - Sampler Reproduction Pattern by Cross Stitch Antiques hardanger and my love of gardening

and my love of gardening and preservation

Only one spool or skein is required when using one strand or two strands of thread on 28ct to 56ct linen

Closest DMC colour to match is 613

099 Brown grey ~ very dark

keeping in mind the deteriorated state of the antique

Isabella Hopper 1834 - Sampler Reproduction Pattern by Cross Stitch Antiques hardanger and my love of gardeningA typical red marking sampler, it could be of English or American origin. Isabella used red cotton threads on a loosely woven course ground linen. She personalized it with three sets of initials all ending with the letter H, most likely representing close family members. Isabella made use of every spare space to place her lovely double alphabet, numbers up to 27, eleven dividing bands, a row stitched all over one thread and a religious motto: Remember