here is an antique sampler made sometime in the 1800s , this came from western pa, I do not know the country of origin  if its english, american etc, this is not my area of expertise, this was mounted on a black fabric and pretty well done, I suppose you could change that if desired , this comes as shown, please look at the photographs its not perfect ,  I dont know how these are judged has nice colors samplet is 17x15 board is 18x17