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This very old sampler is faded and damaged but you can still see the skill and charm in the work. Silk threads on fine linen demonstrate cross, feather, herringbone and satin stitches. You see the lines of sample sewing in the alphabet, homilies and designs of flowers, crowns and geometric motifs.
Homilies read: Soft answer turneth away wrath and grievous words stir up anger Envy thou not the oppressor and choose none of his ways No riches like content As ye love me keep my commandments
Only just visible under a strong magnifying glass at the lower edge is stitched "Grace Combe March 24 1724."
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