Elizabeth Hunt, 1845

Elizabeth Hunt, 1845 – Cross Stitch Pattern

Designer: Brenda Gervais of With Thy Needle & Thread
Format: Pattern chart
Stitch Count: 234w × 314h
Finished Size: Approximately 11 5/8" × 15 5/8" on 40-count linen
Fabric: 40-count Sheep's Straw linen by R&R Reproductions
Stitching Technique: Primarily cross stitch over two threads; includes minimal over-one stitching (two birds) and Lazy Daisy stitch

Elizabeth Hunt, 1845 is a reproduction sampler originally stitched by a seven-year-old English needleworker. Brenda Gervais acquired two samplers by Elizabeth—this one from when she was seven and another from when she was six. The design features a heartfelt verse:

"With humble heart and tongue
Great God to Thee I pray
O may I learn while I am young
To walk in wisdom's way."

The sampler showcases traditional motifs, including birds and floral elements, reflecting the