Anne Thomas 1854 by Hands Across The Sea Type:DMC Threads No doubt working under the

No doubt working under the vigilant eye of her needlework teacher

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Anne Thomas 1854 by Hands Across The Sea Type:DMC Threads No doubt working under theWhilst acquired by Nicola at an auction in Wales, the sampler was destined for Sandra who has a life long love of birds and flowers. Anne finished her sampler in 1854 when she was fifteen years old. Executed in thirty seven delicious colours, the scene she diligently stitched is contained within four sumptuous garlands laden with flowers which include Bourbon roses, auriculas, irises, campions and ragged robins. An inquisitive pigeon, head cocked,