Elizabeth Weston circa 1830 by Hands Across The Sea Samplers Avlea Lesley Wilkins illustrates her techniques

Lesley Wilkins illustrates her techniques with a whole host of wonderful designs flowers

and beginners through to experienced stitchers will find much to delight in this book

Elegant crewel panel featuring a splendid stag overlooking leafy hillocks

Stitch count is 67 x 71

Elizabeth Weston circa 1830 by Hands Across The Sea Samplers Avlea Lesley Wilkins illustrates her techniquesCross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers. Reproduction of a sampler stitched by Elizabeth Weston around 1830 at the age of 11. The pattern has three levels surrounded by a bold flower and vine border. The top level includes a passage which begins, "Next unto God, dear parents I address myself to you" and two large flower vases. The middle level includes the attribution "Elizabeth Weston, Aged 11 Years" and two small trees with parrots