Elizabeth Chesters 1843 by Cross Stitch Antiques Needlepoint Tapestry and Long Stitch 1735 ~ Grey green ~

1735 ~ Grey green ~ dark

braids and threads contained in your kit to dress these ladies

succulents

A set of three new Classic Colorworks threads released at the Nashville Needlework Market 2020

including the pompom and the "S" medaillon

Elizabeth Chesters 1843 by Cross Stitch Antiques Needlepoint Tapestry and Long Stitch 1735 ~ Grey green ~This sampler and that of Sarah Chesters 1843, so very similar in design and motifs, must have been done by relatives, sharing not only the same last name and year stitched but also the same pattern, thread and linen colors. At first thinking they perhaps were sisters, a search revealed the discovery that they most probably were mother and daughter. The mottos chosen on each are reflectively appropriate sentiments for a mother and child. It is a cheery