Sadie Woods Sampler

A cross stitch pattern from Barbara Ana Designs illustrating living in the country. This primitive design features farm homes, a wagon with, a chicken, trees, etc. The alphabet is stitched in the upper left-hand corner of the pattern. Stitch count 380 x 118.

Twisted Oak farm, with its slightly derelict walls and barn, is the central focus of this Sampler. 9 year-old Sadie pictures her family and surroundings, the farm yard animals, her sister Lizzy, her doll forgotten in the grass, trees, a robin in the distance. She also includes a fabulous butterfly, together with her prayer "May the Lord keep thee".

The chart includes some interesting trees of life as well as a heart in hand, a symbol associated with the Shaker and Amish communities and evocative of a simple life of hard work and faith.