The original band sampler from which this design was reproduced could be American. The linen is homespun, the silk flosses, vegetable dyed in a very subtle earthy palette. It is finely executed, yet naive enough to have been home-made, or colonial-made. An unusual technique has been employed to give the birds and surrounding foliage smoother, free-flowing edges: they are first filled in with regular cross stitches, then outlined with stem stitch. Unusual letter and numeric forms occur on this sampler: e.g. the number 3, and the letter forms for lower case w and f.

On 40 count linen, the reproduction sampler will be the same size as the original sampler.

Linen count and finished size: 40 count, 9-1/8"x18-1/4". Kit contains fabric, silk or cotton thread, needle and instructions.

Stitches: Cross, eyelet, and stem