Elizabeth Beaven 1835 ~ Reproduction Sampler

Elizabeth Beaven 1835 is a charming Scottish sampler suitable for intermediate stitchers. The stitches used are mainly cross stitch over two with the verse and dedication in cross stitch over one. There are small freehand accents worked in satin stitch and within the booklet there is a five page detailed stitch guide. A step by step photo trail tutorial is also available free of charge (please see tab above).

Thread Legend

The sampler has been charted with Au Ver à Soie silks and the skein quantities calculated based on 1 strand on 36ct fabric. We have provided a DMC conversion based on 2 strands on 36ct fabric. The model was stitched on 40ct Lakeside Linen Sand Dune. The sampler has been rated intermediate.

Soie d’Alger / DMC

4245 x 1 /420 x 1 – Hazelnut brown – dark

3816 x 2/434 x 2 –  Brown – light

3823 x 1/ 437 x 1 – Tan – light

1846 x 4/500 x 4 – Blue green – very dark

3835 x 1/ 610 x 1 – Drab brown – dark

2542 x 3/677 x 3 – Old gold – very light

4622 x 1 /760 x 1 – Salmon

4624 * see note/816 * see note – Garnet

4136 x 2/838 x 2 – Beige brown – very dark

1745 x 1/931 x 1 – Antique blue – medium

3735 x 1/ 936 x 1 – Avocado green – very dark

4524 x 1/3045 x 1 – Yellow beige – dark

3724 x 2/3363 x 2 – Pine green – medium

3344 x 1/3790 x 1- Beige grey – ultra dark

* 4624/816 one long strand of this colour is sufficient as it is only used for 25 stitches

LINEN SIZES

The design area is 311 stitches (w) x 461 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3” margin for finishing and framing.

30ct – Design: 20.73″ x 30.73″ Fabric: 26.73″ x 36.73″

32ct – Design: 19.44″ x 28.81″ Fabric: 25.44″ x 34.81″

36ct – Design: 17.28″ x 25.61″ Fabric: 23.28″ x 31.61″

40ct – Design: 15.55″ x 23.05″ Fabric: 21.55″ x 29.05″