Ann McFarlan Sampler Pattern 1827 Samplers from 1800 to 1900 Inspired by the 1847 Rebecca

Inspired by the 1847 Rebecca Worrall sampler

featuring classic motifs and period-appropriate design elements

cut fabric 9" x 22"

Dimensions: 13" × 13"

Ann McFarlan Sampler Pattern 1827 Samplers from 1800 to 1900 Inspired by the 1847 RebeccaThis delightfully unique sampler, with borders illustrating buildings and trees, reveals the visual influences and religious concerns of the part of New York State where McFarlan grew up in the 1820s. Ann did both, she practiced her stitching to perfection for her young age and also voiced her religious convictions in this more than unusual sampler. She also died at a fairly young age. You can read more here in her blog post here: Ann McFarlan's blog