Antoni, Maria - 1835

Maria's sampler is of Mexican origin and features some wonderful flame stitch patterns as well as a small bead work area. These are seen more often on Mexican samplers. I believe this particular sampler was made in a convent school. There are similarities between mexican and Spanish samplers and the nuns that taught  in these schools came from Spain and brought there patterns with them. It looks like she finished her sampler in May of 1835.

Stitches used are flame stitch variations, long armed cross, a reversible cross variation, satin, French knot, cross variations and double running. It also contains spangles and a beaded section. 

Finished size is 10" x 14" (26cm x 36cm) and is worked on 40 ct (16thr/cm) linen.
Suitable for intermediate stitchers.