Emma Matthews 1855 Sampler – Cross Stitch Pattern PDF

Discover the gentle charm and symbolic beauty of the Emma Matthews Sampler, worked in 1855, a stunning example of mid-19th-century needlework. Emma’s piece is filled with classic motifs that speak to the values and aesthetics of her era, lush floral motifs so indicative of Welsh samplers. Two graceful deer, birds perched among everywhere, and an traditional Adam & Eve scene at the base, all framed by a charming border.

At the top, Emma stitched a heartfelt verse in a pretty floral cartouche, capturing both her faith and the sentimentality so common in samplers of this period. Her original work displays a sophisticated balance of symmetry and whimsy, offering today’s stitchers a design rich in history and stitching pleasure.

The stitch count is 261 wide by 340 high

***Correction for Classic Colorworks Silk:
Symbol R= Poison Apple, Symbol S= Malted Milk

There was no good way to convert the verse to over two, so I added a cartouche options for those that would like to stitch on Aida. I provided an upper and lower case alphabet with numbers, so you can personalize the sampler with your name and year.

The chat is charted in DMC colors. The kit is available here: https://thewishingthorn.com/products/emma-matthews-1855-kit