![]() Stitched in cross stitch over 2 with some Algerian Eyelets and Satin stitch she is suitable for those who wish to stitch on Aida and Linaida. Martha Is Dead is a dark first-person psychological thriller, set in 1944 Italy, that blurs the lines between reality, superstition and the tragedy of war. A pretty, but simple flower border encases the whole sampler. More flowers and trees fill the bottom space, with dogs and other animals filling in any spare spaces. Two cute little owls finish that top row. There is a large central potted flower motif, topped by a spectacular butterfly and bordered with crowns. It’s almost as if Martha has taken her inspiration from the explorers of the day and has crammed as much as she can into the space. The bottom third is a cornucopia of flora and fauna. This section is separated from the bottom third by a strawberry band a familiar band pattern in samplers, usually used as a complete border. The tenderest feelings of a grateful heartĪnd looking at the way Martha has had to position that very last line, it would suggest that she stitched the whole section first before placing the verse, which is bordered on either side by a three pronged bush and a cute little squirrel. To shew the improvement of my growing yearsįor this my constant care both morn and night With love and duty both I this indite Each pleasing There are elephants and crowns and, possibly they are turkeys above the Tree of Life? The middle section is dominated by the verse ![]() Maybe Martha was inspired by a building near where she lived. There are areas of England with such architecture. ![]() The line is finished with a Dutch or Flemish-style house. She gives us a little boy and girl along side the Tree of Life with Adam and Eve. The top third is dominated by some very strong and popular motifs. ![]() The original sampler is sectioned into three definite parts and she has used her linen wisely, packing in as many motifs as she could.
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