This sampler was made in St. Albans, Vermont.

A naturalistic four-sided floral border surrounds a central reserve with alphabets and a pictorial scene. The house is so distinctive that it is probably a depiction of Amanda's own home. Made under the tutelage of B. Samson, the sampler makes use of a variety of stitches listed below. The brickwork of the house is stitched with a combination of regular and narrow (horizontal) cross stitches, resulting in an interesting visual effect.

Origin and date: St. Albans, Vermont, 1816

Suitable for all levels.

Linen count/finished size: 25 count, 17-1/2"x11-1/2". Kit contains fabric, silk or cotton thread, needle and instructions.

Stitches: Cross, long arm cross, fishbone, eyelet, herringbone

Source: The Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont