Mary Elizabeth Leet Sampler Pattern 1865 Printed Version WOTY This antique French sampler is

This antique French sampler is a testament to the rigorous needlework education of late 19th century France — and to the remarkable talent of one very young girl from the heart of the Loire Valley

To die for sins that we have done”

cut fabric 19" x 19"

Use 2 strands of floss for 32ct and lower

This pattern PDF consists of 13 pages of color and black/white charts and a single-page pattern to use with Pattern Keeper or any other stitching software

Mary Elizabeth Leet Sampler Pattern 1865 Printed Version WOTY This antique French sampler isMary Elizabeth Leet, 1865 remains one of the most beloved pieces in my collection, a graceful American sampler that beautifully captures the care and ambition of its young maker. There was a photograph of a large mansion tucked away in the back of the sampler. I never figured out where it was and why keeping it was so important. Reproduced faithfully from the original work stitched in 1865, this design features balanced symmetry, elegant lettering,