Elizabeth Hughes stitched this lovely Welsh Sampler when she was 14. She was born in 1838 in Flintshire, Wales and at some point was staying in Oxfordshire England, which is where I found the sampler. It is only 3-4 hours from her home. The original antique sampler measures 17.5 by 16 inches and was stitched in wool on uneven weave canvas and was framed in a stunning hand carved oak leaf frame. 217 wide by 217 high 14/28 count - design size is 15.50 x 15.50 cut fabric 22 by 22 inches 16/32 count - design size is 13.50 x 13.50 cut fabric 20 by 20 inches 18/36 count - design size is 12.00 x 12.00 cut fabric 18 by 18 inches The Model uses Ginnie Thompson Flower Threads and 36 count Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works.
