This is a 2019 Nashville Market release.
Notes from Nicola:
We believe that this traditional English sampler was stitched by Eliza “as the first efforts of a youthful hand”, in the first half of the 19th century, as part of her education. The sampler shows aptitude for needlework and her stitching is precise. The sampler was executed in fine silks which some 200 hundred years later have retained their vibrancy. Regrettably the sampler yields no further insights into Eliza and it is only against a background of the period in which she lived that we can get a “glimpse” of what life was like for her and other Victorian women. It takes a considerable leap of the imagination for a 21st century woman to realize what her life would have been like had she been born in Eliza’s time and walked in her footsteps.
The stitches used are cross stitch over 1 and 2 threads, a handful of satin stitches and Algerian eyelets. The sampler is suitable for all level of abilities.
Hands Across the Sea Samplers wish you many hours of enjoyment stitching this beautiful sampler. Whilst doing so we hope that you remember the original creator ~ Eliza Knight.
The sampler has been reproduced with Au Ver à Soie d’Alger silks and the
skein quantities calculated based on 1 strand on 36ct fabric. We have
provided conversions for DMC based on 2 strands. The original sampler
was stitched on linen closest in colour to DMC shade 613 and measuring
approximately 11.75 x 15.75 inches.
We'll give fabric suggestions shortly...
LINEN SIZES
The design area is 276 stitches (w) x 368 stitches (h). Calculations include a 3” margin for finishing and framing.
28ct ~ Design: 19.71″ x 26.29″ Fabric: 25.71″ x 32.29″ (full yard)
30ct ~ Design: 18.40″ x 24.53″ Fabric: 24.40″ x 30.53″ (stitcher's half)
32ct ~ Design: Design: 17.25″ x 23.00″ Fabric: 23.25″ x 29.00″ (stitcher's half)
36ct ~ Design: 15.33″ x 20.44″ Fabric: 21.33″ x 26.44″ (stitcher's half)
40ct ~ Design: 13.80″ x 18.40″ Fabric: 19.80″ x 24.40″ (stitcher's half)
46ct ~ Design: 12.00″ x 16.00″ Fabric: 18.00″ x 22.00″ (stitcher's quarter)
The sampler has been reproduced with Au Ver à Soie d’Alger silks and the
skein quantities calculated based on 1 strand on 36ct fabric. We have
provided conversions for DMC based on 2 strands.
Soie d’Alger/ DMC/NPI
F11 x 1 / 739 x 1 ~ Tan ~ ultra very light
Noir x 1 / 310 x 1 ~ Black
1745 x 1 / 3768 x 1 ~ Grey green ~ dark
1845 x 2 / 501 x 2 ~ Blue green ~ dark
2144 x 1 / 732 x 1 ~ Olive green
2145 x 1 / 730 x 1 ~ Olive green ~ very dark
2757 x 1 / 926 x 1 ~ Grey green ~ medium
2914 x 1 / 3712 x 1 ~ Salmon ~ medium
2916 x 1 / 347 x 1 ~ Salmon ~ very dark
3726 x 1 / 3362 x 1 ~ Pine green ~ dark
3812 x 1 / 738 x 1 ~ Tan ~ very light
3836 x 1 / 3021 x 1 ~ Brown grey ~ very dark
4113 x 1 / 3864 x 1 ~ Mocha beige ~ light
4131 x 1 / 898 x 1 ~ Coffee brown ~ very dark
4525 x 2 / 420 x 2 ~ Hazel nut brown ~ dark
4624 x 1 / 815 x 1 ~ Garnet ~ medium
5025 x 2 / 500 x 2 ~ Blue green ~ very dark
5381 x 1 / 928 x 1 ~ Grey green ~ very light