Alison Bathgate Watson 1856 Sampler

Born in 1837 in Selkirkshire in southern Scotland, sampler maker Alison Bathgate Watson stitched her sampler at the age of 19. Her sampler features four alphabets, varying borders, a selection of crowns, and a scene at the bottom with trees, rabbits and dogs. All are stitched in a rich, vibrant color palette. Skill Level: Intermediate Materials

• 20" x 14" piece 35- count lambswool linen from Wichelt Imports Inc.* • One skein each Au Ver A

Soie® Soie d'Alger* • Size 26 tapestry needle • Professionally framed* *See Where to Find It on page 65.

Stitch Count: 239H x 133W Design Size: 133/4" x 75/8"

Instructions: Cross stitch over two threads using one strand of floss. Cross stitch over one thread where small symbols appear using one strand of floss.

Backstitch over two threads where orange lines appear using one strand 2636.

Work Algerian eye stitch over four threads using one strand of floss. Note: Outline indicates stitch placement only and is not to be backstitched.

Work straight stitch using one strand of floss.

Work lazy daisy stitch using one strand of floss.