1773 Lucy Forbush Antique Needlework Sampler Hard Copy Pattern

This unassuming 18th century marking sampler was originally stitched with cotton thread on cotton or linen. Lucy Forbush was 10 years old when she made this sampler in Acton, Massachusetts where her father David Forbush Jr. was one of the Minutemen. Her father was shoulder to shoulder with Captain Issac Davis' brigade at the North Bridge at the Battle of Concord when the 'shot heard around the world' launching the Revolutionary War took place. 

• 8 bands with one alphabet and identification of maker and date
• Easy pattern - great for beginners who want to try their hand with counted cross stitch or experts who just want a meditative and relatively simple project.
• Stitches in the pattern are cross stitch.
  
• 93 x 82 stitches

Included with the pattern is a brief explanation about sampler making in America, Lucy Forbush, her life, and her family's involvement in the Revolutionary War as well as instructions on how to get started with the project. This listing is for a printed pattern, professionally printed on sturdy 8.5 x 11 inch 32 lb paper, which will be shipped to you after purchase.

This is NOT for a digital pattern. If you prefer to purchase a downloadable digital pattern, click here. 

If you prefer to purchase an entire kit with either silk thread on linen or cotton thread on Aida for this pattern, the kit for this pattern can be found here.