Ann Miller 1818 - Reproduction Sampler by Needlework Press scissors Porcelain half doll from Porcellane

Porcelain half doll from Porcellane Capodimonte Carusio Giovanni

On 28ct linen with 2 strands of Soie d’Alger #2645 x 5

The original sampler was stitched in silk on fine linen and has maintained its vibrant colours over the centuries

Stitch count is 325 x 174

The design area is 120 stitches (w) x 211 stitches (h)

Ann Miller 1818 - Reproduction Sampler by Needlework Press scissors Porcelain half doll from PorcellaneAnn Miller's marking sampler has those few extras that make it special: Some eyelet stitches and a Zigzag Hemstitch border. Stitch count: 142 x 79 Stitched on Weeks Dye Works 36 count Straw Weeks Dye Works floss in Rum Raisin x 2 and DMC 422 for hemstitch