Jane’s sampler, a particularly beautiful one, is filled to bursting with motifs that vibrate with colour. The more you study the sampler the more you will see.
This charming sampler has been mainly executed with cross stitch over two threads with a small amount of cross stitch over one thread for Patch the dog. Other stitches used are double running stitch, satin stitch, Algerian eyelet stitch, four-sided stitch, plait stitch and stem stitch.
Jane’s sampler has been rated as suitable for intermediate and advanced needle workers but is not beyond a confident beginner. The sampler is an ideal choice for those who wish to expand their repertoire of stitches.
Jane’s stunning has been reproduced using Weeks Dyeworks 46ct Zweigart-based linen in straw with one strand of Au Ver à Soie silk from their d’Alger range. We have provided conversions for Au Ver à Soie 100.3 range together with DMC. Weeks Dyeworks Zweigart-based linen in cocoa would also work well for the sampler.
d’Alger / 100.3 / DMC – Colour Description
F18 x 1 / 425 x 1 / 676 x 1 – Old gold ~ light
944 x 1 / 500 x 1 / 321 x 1 – Christmas red
1434 x 1 / 356 x 1 / 931 x 1 – Antique blue ~ medium
1436 x 1 / 510 x 1 / 3750 x 1 – Antique blue ~ very dark
1745 x 1 / 486 x 1 / 3768 x 1 – Grey green ~ dark
1814 x 1 / 621 x 1 / 927 x 1 – Grey green ~ light
1845 x 1 / 654 x 1 / 501 x 1 – Blue green ~ dark
2146 x 2 / 274 x 1 / 3011x 2 – Khaki green ~ dark
2213 x 1 / 022 x 1 / 733 x 1 – Olive green ~ medium
2234 x 1 / 303 x 1 / 3820x 1 – Straw ~ dark
2645 x 1 / 107 x 1 / 347 x 1 – Salmon ~ very dark
2914 x 1 / 741 x 1 / 760 x 1 – Salmon
2926 x 1 / 2646 x 1 / 815 x 1 – Garnet ~ medium
3026 x 1 / 524 x 1 / 150 x 1 – Dusty rose ~ ultra very dark
3846 x 1 / 099 x 1 / 844 x 1 – Beaver grey ~ ultra dark
4236 x 1 / 542 x 1 / 434 x 1 – Brown ~ light
4524 x 1 / 634 x 1 / 3828 x 1 – Hazel nut brown
4644 x 1 / 037 x 1 / 778 x 1 – Antique mauve ~ very light
4645 x 1 / 376 x 1 / 3726 x 1 – Antique mauve ~ dark
5384 x 1 / 072 x 1 / 598 x 1 – Turquoise ~ light
LINEN SIZES
The design area is 201 stitches (w) x 246 stitches (h). Calculations have included a 3″ margin for finishing and framing.
28ct ~ Design: 14.36″ x 17.57″ Fabric: 20.36″ x 23.57″
32ct ~ Design: 12.56″ x 15.38″ Fabric: 18.56″ x 21.38″
36ct ~ Design: 11.17″ x 13.67″ Fabric: 17.17″ x 19.67″
40ct ~ Design: 10.05″ x 12.30″ Fabric: 16.05″ x 18.30″
46ct ~ Design: 8.74″ x 10.70″ Fabric: 14.74″ x 16.70″
