Eliza Jane Smyth 1840 Sampler Complete Kit
The complete kit has everything you need to finish the sampler. It is available in Aida or Linen. Make sure you choose the correct choice from the pulldown menu. If you are unsure email me at birgit@thewishingthorn.com and we can do a private order.
The kit contains
- 18/36 count Wheat fabric by Fiber on a Whim (FOAW) Fat Half - 27" x 36" (you will have extra!) There will most likely be a shade difference from Aida to linen.
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6 Au Ver a Soie, Soie d'Alger is a stranded Spun silk with 7 plies
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12 Ginnie Thompson Flower Threads 40 yds each
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1 Paper chart -32 pages
Make sure you order the correct version. You need to click the little triangle pointer to see the versions for those not familiar with a dropdown menu. The complete kit will be in a separate listing.
(pictures of the Kit will be listed in the coming week)
Eliza Jane was only 12 years old when she created such an elegant sampler with the most unusual rose border. Eliza Jane is from Ireland, and not much is known about her life.z
The model was stitched on 36ct "Wheat" by Fiber on a Whim fabric (FOAW)
Stitched Area
285 wide by 321 high
Below are the measurements of the design, and the cut fabric sizes that allow for finishing
14ct/28ct 20.5" x 23" - cut fabric 26 x 29
16ct/32ct 17.75" x 20" - cut fabric 24 x 26
18ct/36ct 15.75" x 17.75" - cut fabric 22 x 24
***Flower is not recommended for smaller counts than 18/36ct and uses only one strand.
PDF is 32 pages and includes a single-page pattern to use in Pattern Keeper.
Thank you and happy stitching!
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