Selina Ellis 1860s Sampler Paper Chart

This is quite the departure from the usual Christian verses found on so many samplers. It is another Welsh Sampler from the 1860s. What makes it Welsh is her last name, the plethora of flower motifs and the Celtic knots (not found at all on English samplers). They were found mostly in Wales and Ireland. These were not apparent on the original because of the decay of the threads. I was so happy to see them!  As with all Welsh samplers, it exudes cheerfulness and bright colors. The faded front is quite different from the bright back. The sampler is charted in the back colors.

"Whats in thy mind let no one see
Unto thy friend no secret show
For when thy friend has turnd thy foe
Then all the world thy mind will know."
Stitched Area:
381 stitches wide by 381 high

Fabric measurements and cut sizes:
28 count - design size is 27.25 x 27.25 cut fabric 33 by 33 inches
32 count - design size is 23.75 x 23.75 cut fabric 30 by 30 inches
36 count - design size is 21.25 x 21.25 cut fabric 27 by 27 inches
38 count - design size is 20.00 x 20.00 cut fabric 26 by 26 inches
40 count - design size is 19.00 x 19.00 cut fabric 25 by 25 inches

The pattern consists of a color image of the finished design, instructions, and a list of floss colors; A color & black and white symbol chart spread over several pages for printing. A single page of the pattern is also included.

Thank you and happy stitching!

©The Wishing Thorn. All Rights Reserved