Sarah Chesters 1843 by Cross Stitch Antiques Susan Clarke Charms "Bee Good"

"Bee Good"

And Patchwork Hearts

single strands of embroidery floss plus lots of shades of the same colour

Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct Straw with Gentle Arts Simply wool (or DMC 648

Aztec Red Linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk  or DMC floss 310

Sarah Chesters 1843 by Cross Stitch Antiques Susan Clarke Charms "Bee Good"This sampler and that of Elizabeth Chesters 1843, so very similar in design and motifs, must have been done by relatives, sharing not only the same last name and year stitched but also the same pattern, thread and linen colors. At first thinking they perhaps were sisters, a search revealed the discovery that they most probably were mother and daughter. The mottos chosen on each are reflectively appropriate sentiments for a mother and child. It is a