EP - 1838

The use of the lovely pale colors and the large central motif point to "EP's" sampler being of Italian origin. As well as the fact that similar ones found had the name of the city on them. The symbol in front of the alphabet is like a "Christ's Cross" known as a criss cross, denoting the sampler was made by a Roman catholic. The alphabet following is known as a cross row. Titles (periods) separate each alphabet letter. This sampler's main motif consists of a tree with a nest of eggs in the centre surrounded by three birds and numerous spot motifs. All contained within two lovely border patterns, another common feature on Italian samplers. EP's sampler is worked entirely in cross stitch. 

Finished size: 15 1/2" x 17 3/4" (40 x 45 cm) on 40 count (16th/cm) linen. 
Recommended for beginner to intermediate stitchers. 
Stitch count: 257 x 280