Sarah Daws circa 1840
Sarah's sampler was stitched on 40 ct. Lakeside Linen Vintage Meadow Rue. She stitched her sampler with cross stitch mainly over 2 threads. The lowercase letters of the verse are stitched with cross stitch over 1 thread. Backstitch has been used to outline the two ladies' eyebrows and lips. It is suitable for all levels of ability. The design is approx. 15" x 26" and the chart retails for $32.00
Hannah Gaskell 1823
Hannah's sampler was stitched on 40 ct. Lakeside Linen Examplar with Au Ver a Soie silks. There are a variety of stitches used including cross stitch over 1 and 2 threads, satin stitch, back stitch and French knots. While this is a large project, it is suitable for all levels. Within the booklet are detailed stitching notes and stitch diagrams. The booklet is printed in full color throughout. The design area ia approx 24" (w) x 26" (h). The cost is $32.00
Eliza Bell Cox 1832
Eliza Bell Cox was stitched on 46 Lakeside Linen Vintage Buttercream. The sampler is stitched in cross stitch over 2 threads with the verse, the bird's eye and butterfly's legs stitched over 1 thread. There are some straight stitches that form the stamens on the pansies. This sampler is rated as suitable for a confident beginner. The design size is approx. 13 1/2" x 19". The chart retails for $32.00
Sarah Mary Larkworthy 1727
Sarah's sampler was stitched on 40 ct. Lakeside Linen Examplar. Sarah stitched her sampler with cross stitch over 2 threads, Algerian eyelets, stem stitch and satin stitch, using Au Ver a Soie Silk. The design has been counted out for you within the graph, no tracing is required. Please refer to the graph not the model as the undulating berried border was drawn onto the fabric for the model and will vary slightly to the counted version within the graph. The sampler has been rated as suitable for intermediate and advanced stitchers. The design is approx. 12 "(w) x 17"(h). Cost is $32.00
Amy Cann 1831
Amy Cann was stitched on 40 ct. Lakeside Linen Vintage Meadow Rue using Needlepoint, Inc. silks. The sampler is stitched in cross stitch over 1 and 2 threads, satin stitch, four sided stitch, double running stitch, and Algerian eyelets. Amy's sampler has been rated as suitable for all levels. Within the booklet is a comprehensive stitching guide which includes stitch diagrams. The design is approx. 18.5" x 14". The chart retails for $30.00
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