Mercy Megginson 1849

Heartstring Samplery, Mercy was 11 when she stitched her swan pond in 1849. This reproduction sampler includes genealogical research into her life story. Shown stitched on 32ct Hogbristle linen from Fox & Rabbit using Classic Colorworks Classic Colorworks (Tennessee Red Clay, Tropical Paradise), Weeks Dye Works (Boysenberry, Cocoa, Glacial Melt, Olive, Red Rocks, Sanguine) and DMC floss (Ecru, 730, 922). A DMC conversion is included. Stitch count is 161 x 183.