Madame Needle

Counted cross stitch chart with a variety of different stitches!

The needlework education of young girls in 17 th century England often began with long narrow band sampler.

The student began with bands of surface embroidery using colorful silks.

After mastering these stitches, she continued her sampler employing the more difficult techniques of drawn work and cut work.

This English Bird Sampler uses lots of techniques. 

Stitch count: 50 x 227