Jane Parson Sampler Pattern 1841 Selina Ellis 1860 so her birth could have

so her birth could have been late 1791 or early 1792

Ada was just 13 years old when she stitched her delightful sampler

These work great for storing smaller patterns

This sampler is stitched one over one like the original

Jane Parson Sampler Pattern 1841 Selina Ellis 1860 so her birth could haveI found the Jane Parson Sampler in an antique shop in Massachusetts, only about two hours from where Jane was born in Hinsdale MA in June of 1823. Her being somewhat older (18) when she stitched this sampler explains the exactness of it. The border, the spaces between stitches, and the symmetry and composition were executed so well. Many sampler stitchers had difficulties aligning their border perfectly and symmetrically, Jane had mastered this. The