Before printed pattern books, embroidery designs were passed from hand to hand, many travelling through Europe from the Middle East. New patterns and stitches were avidly collected and exchanged. Also used to teach young ladies their letters, numbers and how to sew. Wonderful snapshop of yester-year! This sampler asks for a hurry up in the bathroom!
Vintage Hand Embroidery Cross Stitch Sampler 12" x 15" /shop/VistaChick is my online store - I can ship to you.