A Sampler for Grace - Shaded Stitchery - Cross Stitch Pattern

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Grace Wisher, born a free Black girl, assisted Mary Pickersgill in the production of the American flag that would fly over Fort McHenry in the War of 1812 and inspire the writing o f a poem that would later become the national anthem. Grace was halfway through a contract of indentured servitude in 1813 when the Star-Spangled Banner was sewn. She has been erased from the history of one of America’s most enduring symbols and this sampler was created to honor her memory and contributions. STITCH COUNT - 185 WIDE x 245 HIGH STITCHED ON - 40 count Affogato linen by Fiber on a Whim STITCH TYPES - full cross stitch, backstitch, rhodes stitch FLOSS - 21 colors total; see Floss Directory for details Show more