Sarah Borton 1815 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers cross stitch Reed's Stocking (2005) - While

Reed's Stocking (2005) - While Shepherds watch their flocks by night

19″ x 27

Ours is up to 5 generations of women with the recent birth of my great-great-niece

35″ x 24

Stitch count 115 x 78

Sarah Borton 1815 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers cross stitch Reed's Stocking (2005) - WhileA rural English scene is one of the beautiful features of Sarah Bortons sampler. A farmer and servant are busy building hayricks; a very important chore on a farm. The farmers wife is drawing a bucket of water from the well. A meandering strawberry outer border surrounds this charming sampler. There are four different alphabets stitched in cross stitch, Algerian eyelet, and satin stitch along with a dividing honeysuckle border. Other stitches used are