A Crown of Life - Reproduction Sampler Chart by 1897 Schoolhouse Samplers

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A Crown of Life - Reproduction Sampler Chart by 1897 Schoolhouse SamplersDinah Moorhouse ~ Aged 18, December 30, 1842 Design Size: 217 wide X 189 high Fabric: 36ct. Mocha by Weeks Dye Works The model was stitched with 2 strands of over dyed floss, over 2 linen threads and 1 strand of over dyed floss, over 1 linen thread. A single strand of Weeks Dye Works Schneckley was used, in straight stitch, to work the feathers crown on top of each birds head. *I use as much of my floss as I possibly can, so depending on your thread

5" on 14 count Aida or 28 count linen

Model stitched on 36 count Vintage Light Examplar using 1 strand of cotton over 2 linen threads

5025 x 2 ~ Blue green ~ very dark

Stitch count: 29 x 80

Charted for Weeks Dye Works over-dyed threads: Straw

Montgomery Co

12″ Fabric: 9

Sampler Threads: NPI 998

The model is trimmed with "Barn Door" chenille and backed with "Shallot" velveteen

18/36ct - 7 7/8 x 6 7/8 plus 3 inches all sides = 13 7/8 x 12 7/8

This 6 page booklet includes information about the other two pieces and layout ideasfor stitching all three

This design is stitched on 40-Count Sand from Fiber on a Whim using Needlepoint Silks and one color of Gloriana Silks