Gigi R
A reproduction of an antique English sampler made by Hannah Hammond in 1845. The original sampler has been stitched with wool threads on unbleached linen which has darkened over the years.
Our reproduction is charted for 32ct linen and hand dyed cotton with DMC alternative.
The sampler has been worked partly in cross stitches over 2 threads and partly in cross stitches over 1 thread. Use two strands of cotton for motifs that are stitched over 2 threads and one strand for motifs that are stitched over one thread.
The sampler is stitched using stranded cottons by The Gentle Art and Weeks Dye Works.
The Gentle Art Sampler threads:
Forest Glade, Holly Berry, Harvest Basket, Rhubarb, Shaker White, GIngersnap, Apple Cider x 2, Old HIckory, Raspberry Frost, Piney Woods, LInen.
Weeks Dye Works threads:
Beige, Straw, Peach Fuzz, Sage x 2, Williamsburg, Rust, Lancaster Red, Oscar, Kudzu, Red Rocks, Sanguine.
The model was stitched on 32 count hand dyed Cocoa linen from Weeks Dye Works using a combination of hand dyed cotton floss.
A DMC conversion is included.
Stitch count is 192w x 206h
**Will ship 6 March 19
**Unless otherwise stated all fabric is sold in 1/2 yard increments. If you need a longer length, just order multiple units at checkout.
e.g. If you want 2 yards just select "4" in the quantity box.
Note: 1/2 yard = approximately 45.72 cms