O Death Gladsome Tidings backstitch

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(I grew up in the midwest on a farm

O Holy Night is second only to O Come Emmanuel on my very long list of favorite Christmas carols

The model was stitched on 40 count Regency linen by Seraphim Fabric using the called for over-dyed cotton thread

While I have been unable to determine with certainty who Mary Maynard was (there are at least three young ladies who could have been the Mary of our sampler)

O Death Gladsome Tidings backstitchThis little sampler has a decidedly Halloween feel to it, but with a hopeful twist. (Because that's the way we roll here at Violet & Sunshine.)The model was stitched on 40 count Haunted linen by Seraphim Fabric using the called for over dyed cotton floss. The model is finished as a pin pillow but this sampler would look beautiful framed as well. Stitch Count: 124w X 133h PLEASE NOTE: This is a PDF download only. You will NOT receive a physical product.