Sarah Carter 1822 Reproduction Sampler
CROSS STITCHREPRODUCTION SAMPLER PATTERN, READY TO DOWNLOAD, BY Couleur Tourterelle

Dated 1822, this sampler is of English origin. We love its child-like simplicity, the band layout and elongated format, as well as the candid bird and tree motifs.

After stitching a few simple border motifs, Sarah practices cross stitching letters of the alphabet, first in capital letters, then in lower case, finishing with a series of numbers. The layout is typical of English samplers, with each line underlined with a discreet border or just a simple cross-stitch line.

While this sampler seems quite straightforward, if you take a closer look, it is much more complex than it appears. In the instructions pages accompanying the cross stitch chart, the designer details all the specificities of the work, including specialty stitches such as the eight-branch Algerian eyelet, and the 32 branch eyelet over 8 threads. If you prefer to skip these stitches, helpful cross stitch alternatives are offered, which makes the chart accessible to virtually anyone with cross stitch experience.

The other interesting fact about this sampler is the way it is hemmed. Notice the green outline that appears like backstitch? It is actually stitched last, on the wrong side, and also functions as a hem (detailed explanations come with the chart). Alternatively you could decide to frame your work and simply work the outline in backstitch.

This sampler is part of the personal collection of Meriem Chauvet of Couleur Tourterelle . The reproduction cross stitch chart strictly reproduces every stitch and matches all colors of the original sampler (see two last photos: Reproduction sampler, left, and original work, right; Original sampler last photo).

Original Sampler is worked using silk threads on a rustic linen canvas. 

Reproduction Sampler stitched using Soie d'Alger silk from Au Ver à soie (AVAS) or DMC, with cross stitches worked over 2 fabric threads on 40ct linen. Size 4.25 x 8.1 inch (11 x 20.5 cm).

A cross stitch pattern by Couleur Tourterelle.

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Chart info & Needlework supplies for the pattern:
Sarah Carter 1822 Reproduction Sampler

Chart size in stitches: 85 x 162 (wide x high)
Needlework fabric: 40ct Tabbycat Hand-dyed ,in color Muddy Duck"
Stitched size: 4.25 x 8.1 inch (11 x 20.5 cm)
Stitches: cross stitch over 2 threads, backstitch, Algerian eyelet over 4, eyelet stitch over 8, hemming
Chart: Color and B&W, includes one-page chart for Digital stitching
Threads: Soie d'Alger silk from Au Ver à soie (AVAS) or DMC
Number of colors: 11

Themes: England, early 19th century, band sampler
 

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