Stitch Count: 989W x 180H

This is a reproduction of an antique Italian sampler made by Emmanuela Chianello. The sampler has a peculiar shape – it is very wide and short (989W x 180H). The original is embroidered on very fine linen (20threads/cm, approx. 50ct) with silk threads. Our reproduction is charted for 40ct linen and hand-dyed cotton threads with DMC alternative.

Stitches used: four-sided stitch, cross stitch over 2x2, 3x2 and 3x3 threads, reversible cross stitch that forms a cross with a vertical stitch on the left side over 2x2 and 3x3 threads.

Model stitched on 40 count fabric - 'Beige' by Weeks Dye Works.

The sampler is stitched using stranded cottons by The Gentle Art, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works.

 Weeks Dye Works threads: Parchment (x 2), Straw (x 4), Cocoa, Sage, Americana, Blue Jeans, Curry, Grasshopper, Teal Frost.
The Gentle Art Sampler threads: Grecian Gold, Soot, Dark Chocolate, Ohio Lemon Pie, Woodrose, Grape Leaf, Pomegranate, Lexington Green, Baby Spinach, Old Purple Paint, Toffee, Toasted Barley.
Classic Colorworks threads: Khaki Mocha, St Bernard, Peanut Brittle, Licorice Red, Straw Hat,

Chart includes a full conversion into DMC threads if preferred.