This is a sampler unto itself: truly an original piece of folk art. The tiny central cartouche with the densely stitched scene floats like a little world unto itself in the midst of the exuberant garden of flowers vining around all four sides. This is what The Scarlet Letter try to seek out in their samplers for reproduction: the unique, the genius that shines through, the personal expression that goes beyond the stock art form, that retains its brilliance over the centuries. Samplers are vastly more than mere alphabetical exercises in monotony. Here is an example of sampler art at its finest.

Linen count and finished size: 35 or 40 count, 16-1/2"x24" or 14-1/4"x20-1/2" (please specify your choice). Kit contains fabric, silk or cotton thread, needle and instructions.

Stitches: Cross, petit point, satin, stem stitch.

Source: Victoria & Albert Museum