Just one of many breathtaking samplers in the Sampled Lives Exhibit, found via a post by the RSN yesterday. I have always had a deep love and appreciation for samplers, cross-stitched or otherwise, just not necessarily the patience needed to complete one.
The online portion of the exhibition contains numerous beautiful photos of samplers and an extensive backhistory of the craft and its role in contemporary women's lives and educations, I highly recommend a visit - visit here.
This Church Times article on the exhibition is also very fascinating, as it draws in aspects of faith and stitching, something which means a lot to me personally, and which I've seen more and more of in the craft world lately:
https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2017/6-october/features/features/sewing-stories-unpicking-the-faith-of-girls-past
This 1815 sampler is even more gorgeous and impressive when you have a look at the enviably neat backside:
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