Stitches

What is the meaning of the "Boxer" motif on traditional needlework samplers? Arts & Crafts question.

when was cotton first used as embroidery thread? I have a needlework sampler dated 1799. It appears to be stitched in cotton thread. I did not think cotton thread was available at that time. When was cotton thread commonly used in needlework?

History of the alphabet? In the year 1791 why was the J missing from the alphabet when needlework samplers were made?

Commas please helppppp easy 10 points!!!? insert commas where they belong in the following paragraph! Needlework quilts and toys are parts of the new exciting exhibit. Short interesting biographies are also provided. Elizabeth, a girl in the 1700s, studied music spoke French and did needlework. Her name her birthday and her school' s name are sewn into a sampler. As she sewed, Elizabeth practied the alphabet learned to spell made up verses and shower her artistic ability.