Anne Thomas 1854 by Hands Across The Sea Type:DMC Threads and Weeks Dye Works

and Weeks Dye Works

Because Of The Nature Of The Fanciful Objects And The Tradition Of Using A Large Variety Of Stitches In One Project

And Grounds

No doubt working under the vigilant eye of her needlework teacher

because there are so many combinations of fillings and stitched elements possible

Anne Thomas 1854 by Hands Across The Sea Type:DMC Threads and Weeks Dye WorksWhilst acquired by Nicola at an auction in Wales, the sampler was destined for Sandra who has a life long love of birds and flowers. Anne finished her sampler in 1854 when she was fifteen years old. Executed in thirty seven delicious colours, the scene she diligently stitched is contained within four sumptuous garlands laden with flowers which include Bourbon roses, auriculas, irises, campions and ragged robins. An inquisitive pigeon, head cocked,