Sally Speakman - A Quaker Pincushion Sampler worked all in black

Sampler worked all in black with both straight cross stitches as well as four-sided stitches

While Shaker samplers are rare and typically very basic marking examples

A wonderful find for our 250th anniversary - an American sampler stitched in 1776

Stitch count is 133 x 157 and is done in straight cross stitch with some one over one

This is a reproduction of the oldest sampler in my collection - Both the model and original have a soft color scheme

Sally Speakman - A Quaker Pincushion Sampler worked all in blackThe front of this pincushion is a reproduction of one that Sally Speakman, a Quaker, made in the late 1800's. The back of the pincushion is an adaptation I made using a Quaker alphabet from an Ackworth sampler I own I also added part of the floral border to the back to match the front. A quick stitch, perfect for your sewing area or as a gift for a friend!