Neat, tidy and well executed German sampler dated 1895, signed Bertha Richter Oltern.
The sampler is stitched in vivid blue and red cotton on Penelope canvas, it is hand hemmed on the top and bottom; for a school sampler the stitching is exemplary!
Design Area: 146 x 145 stitches
If stitched on 28 ct linen/ 14 ct aida the pattern will measure :
10,43" x 10,36" / 26,4 x 26,3 cm
Contains:
- Chart in two different format. Black and white, and color with symbol.
- Photos of the original sampler
- PDF in A4 format
Materials you need at home:
- Embroidery floss
- Linen, aida or the embroidery fabric of your choice.
- Embroidery needles and scissors

Virginie Lykins
Hi,
My name is Virginie Lykins, I’m an independent student of historical needlework and founder of Roland-designs.com.
I collect, preserve and do digital reproductions of antique patterns, my specialties are Berlin woolwork designs, Sajou and samplers.
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