FRAMED NEEDLEWORK: "Damaris Underwood" by the Scarlet Letter

 

This is an older sampler (completed in December of 2007).  It is a reproduction of an antique sampler from 1823.  A kit from The Scarlet Letter (still available on their website).  30 count linen, cotton threads option.

"This New York Quaker sampler is beautiful in its simplicity and straightforwardness. Classic Quaker school-style needlework lettering, monochromatic, is surrounded by a delicate vining cross stitched border. Other stitches used in this exercise are four-sided, eyelet, and cross stitch over one thread. The original sampler, in the collection of THE SCARLET LETTER, measures 9 3/4″ x 14 1/4".

 Framing in a vintage frame by my local shop, Frame Warehouse.  At the same time, they also framed my BBD "First Offering" and I've updated the finished post for that project with a photo of the framed piece.