The Wishing Thorn - Jane Parson 1841 Sampler Wool Pattern and I thank everyone who

and I thank everyone who helped -- my model stitchers

She used wool on 18ct Penelope canvas

Stitch Counts: Sampler: 225 w x 215 h and Pin Cushion: 94 w x 58 h

only about two hours from where Jane was born in Hinsdale MA in June of 1823

The Wishing Thorn - Jane Parson 1841 Sampler Wool Pattern and I thank everyone whoThe Wishing Thorn Jane Parson 1841 Sampler From Brigit: I found the Jane Parson Sampler in an antique shop in Massachusetts, only about two hours from where Jane was born in Hinsdale MA in June of 1823. Her being somewhat older (18) when she stitched this sampler explains the exactness of it. The border, the spaces between stitches, and the symmetry and composition were executed so well. Many sampler stitchers had difficulties aligning their border