Sarah Elizabeth Miiller 1868 – A Sewing Chest

sewing chest with flowers and geometric decor

A beautiful Sewing Chest with embroidered lid and interiors. In the upper section you will find a pincushion and a large compartment for the scissor case, the scissor fob and the needlebook.

The drawer is in the lower section of the box and it is fully embroidered as well.

The design was inspired by the original Sarah Elizabeth Müller 1868 Sampler, which is part of Giulia Manfredini’s private collection.

Threadwinder by Roberta Dazzini, available for purchase at Giulia Punti Antichi.

Pins by Puntini Puntini, available for purchase at Giulia Punti Antichi.

Aged Pewter Wooden “Treasure Chest” by Lone Elm Lane.

DMC thread conversion included in the chartpack.

Fabric 23x19 in (58.5x48 cm) 32 ct Antique White Belfast linen by Zweigart
Threads hand-dyed six-stranded cotton threads by Dinky Dyes: Natural, 36 Merlot, 49 Tropic Sunshine, 50 Acacia, 55 Dreamtime, 104 True Blue, 115 Pink Tourmaline, 117 Jindalee, 139 Boulia, 160 Pindi, 189 Evergreen, 196 Como Green, 241 Napa Valley
Stitches Cross Stitch, Backstitch