An English sampler, circa 1650, from The Scarlet Letter Collection. This piece has been sourced from the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England.

This band sampler begins with a cut and drawn thread pattern of birds derived from Frederico de Vinciolo's 1587 pattern book, followed by a counted thread satin stitch whitework section. The man and woman flanking the tree have detached buttonhole stitch collars and cuffs that are three dimensional, and they are dressed in the height of cavalier fashion.

Experience necessary for this piece.
Linen count and finished size: 35 count, 9-1/2"x28"

Stitches: Tent, cross, French knots, double running, stem filling, Montenegrin cross, and satin stitch.

Kit contains fabric, needle, instructions and thread of your choice.