Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue using Au Ver A Soie (or DMC floss 3011, 3012, 817, 900, 727, 898, 3052, 927, 3726, 3341, 3803, 844, 3820, 3013, 315, 433, 760, 3047, 524). Also required, but not listed above #916, #636, #3512, #911, #4646, and #4116 from Au Ver A Soie. Stitch Count: 121W x 148H. Design Size: 8.64" x 10.57"
Cross stitch pattern from Relets de Soie with alphabets, stitch samples at the bottom and "Madeline Duthilleul age 11 ans, Pensionatt Saint Joseph."
Chart recommends 40 count Cream, using Au Ver a Soie Soie d'Alger (listed), and Ruban de soie 5110. DMC alternatives provided. Stitch count: 302w x 277h.
"Ma reconnaissance egalera mon respect pour mes bons parens Amelie Lambert 1844"
Translated "My gratitude will equal my respect for my good parents." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Legacy Belfast linen using Needlepoint Inc silk (or all DMC 433, 834, 801, 319, 930, 890, 3768, 326, 3024, 648, 726, 987, 744). Stitch Count: 168H x 164W. Design Size: 11" x 11"
"God is love. Eternal light is thine." Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Platinum using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 105W x 107H. Design size: 6 1/2" x 6 3/4"
Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Vintage Sand Dune from Lakeside Linen using DMC floss. Specialty Stitches Used: Algerian Eyelets and Four Sided Stitch. Stitch Count: 200W x 212H. Design Size: 14.29" x 15.14"
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Light Exampler using A Ver A Soie Silk. Also required, but not listed above 1042, 2700, 4624, and (2) 1845. Stitch Count: 494W x 656H. Design Size: 34" x 43"
Model stitched over 2 threads on fabric of your choice with Au Ver a Soie Soie d'Alger silk floss (or DMC floss ecru, white, 3753, 931, 369, 729, 777, 3743, 3041, 3052, 3051, 420, 154). Stitch Count: 522 x 451. Design Size on 32 Ct. fabric: 33" x 28"
Model stitched one over two on 38 Ct. Heron Grey from Legacy Linen using Needlepoint Inc. Silk (or DMC floss 612, ecru, 310, 501, 3755). List for Cosmo and Au Ver A Soie equivalents also included. Specialty stitches used. Stitch Count: 201W x 186H. Design Size: 10.58" x 9.79"
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Winter Brew from R&R Reproductions using Needlepoint Inc Silk (or DMC floss 3722, 936, 934, 321, 3809, 3799, 3865, 310). Stitch Count: 100x225. Design Size: 5.5" x 12.5"
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Summer Khaki linen with Soie d'Alger silks (DMC conversions are provided). Stitch Count: 178W x 274H. Finished size: 9 7/8" x 15 1/8" Stitches used: cross stitch, satin stitch, algerian eye stitch, straight stitch, tent stitch, and cross stitch over one thread. Stitch diagrams are included.
Caroline Bevan stitched her sampler in 1845 when she was 10 years old. Her home in England is uncertain, however the silk she used is often seen on work from Yorkshire during this period.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Amber linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 197W x 245H. Finished size: 14" x 17 1/2" Stitch diagrams are included.