The antique sampler was a rare and unique find that we were eager to reproduce and share. This piece is called a vanity sampler because all the details (name, completion date or age) about the maker have been cut out / removed to ensure that no one could ever tell their age - Liz Mathews.
The collection of small pillows surrounding the model were completed by stitching single motifs taken from the pattern.
A second pattern is included with includes some the unique motifs and two different alphabets and numbers.
Vanity Sampler is stitched on 40 count Affogato Linen by Fiber of a Whim using one strands of Needlepoint Silk thread were used over two threads of linen.
Stitch count 240w x 286h main sampler
Stitch count 90w x 110h second sampler
Threads Used
NPI - 901, 902, 332, 761, 694, 747, 957, 321, 156, 867, 642
DMC Alternatives - 612, 167,370, 3864, 680, 336, 838, 169, 500, 739, 3362