Lydia Mendenhall 1817 Cross Stitch Pattern by Cross Stitch Antiques Physical Copy

Lydia’s sampler is an example of a more decorative Quaker marking sampler containing four different alphabets, six dividing bands, and an often seen swan and birds motif, as well as a floral spray. The colors are muted as in the Quaker style, copying those found in nature. Lydia was a talented young girl who incorporated at least seven different types of stitches into her sampler.

▶PATTERN INFORMATION

Linen: 40 count Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens
Threads: Needlepoint Ink Silks (NPI), conversion to DMC and 100/3
Stitch Count:  160 wide x 239 high  
Model Finished Size: 8 inches x 11.95 inches
Original: 12 inches wide x 17 inches high, silk on linen
 Stitches Used: cross stich over two, cross stitch over one, satin stitch, rice stitch, smyrna cross, algerian eyelet, four-sided stitch. See diagram for placement and colors.
Charting provided to adapt embroidery in lower right to cross stitch over two as an alternative.

▶WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE: This pattern is a physical copy that will be mailed from me to you.  Your pattern will include a cover sheet, stitching notes, and a black and white chart that's easy to see.