The Morris Dancer by Gigi R

Description

Adapted from Maria Cooper Sampler, 1790. This is an adapted reproduction of an antique English sampler, dated 1790. The sampler was embroidered by Maria Cooper in Hambledon. There?s so much to see in this sampler. A Morris dancer gives a lovely young lady a rose. Sheep in the meadow. Checkerboard birds on wing. Angels hovering over Adam and Eve. Just beautiful! The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss. A DMC conversion is included. Stitch Count: 361W x 405H.