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″