Lydia R. Cohagan by Blackbird Designs was part of the Country Sampler’s 2022 Schoolgirl Sampler “Threads of History” club. I am not a member, but they also offered the kit at a non-member price. Since Blackbird Designs is my very favorite designer, I bought the kit which included the chart, linen and floss. Since I do not stitch on linen, I switched the linen out for 16ct Regency aida by Picture This Plus. The included fabric was 36ct Oatmeal by Fiber on a Whim.

I plan on stitching this one in honor of my paternal grandmother, Sammie Bayless Little who was born in 1890.



The photo is of my paternal grandmother, Sammie Bayless Little and me. She died when I was eleven. I was her first grandchild. The sampler is in her honor. Now to decide on a frame.

Beautiful sampler to stitch in honor of your paternal grandmother, Pat!