The Wishing Thorn
Eliza Jane Smyth 1840 Sampler Thread pack
Eliza Jane Smyth 1840 Sampler Thread pack
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The Thread pack has 6 Au Ver a Soie, Soie d'Alger is a stranded Spun silk with 7 plies, and 12 Ginnie Thompson Flower Threads 40 yds.
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.
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.
Thank you and happy stitching!
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