BARB : WL004
 
MATERIALS:
Fabric  -  Cashel Linen  or  Brittney  (28 count)  : 
                            23”  x   25”  (58.5cm  x  63.5cm)   -  OR  -
               -  Linen  (32 count)  -  Permin  - or -  Belfast  :  
                            21”  x  23”  (53.5cm  x  58.5cm)
Threads  -  Variegated / Overdyed Thread  :  The Gentle Art
 Sampler Threads  or  Simply Shaker Sampler Threads  :
                           (10)  5-yard skeins  *
 DMC  Stranded Cotton  :  One skein of each colour
                           Each colour to be a favourite colour 
           that complements your choice for the sampler layout
    and/or be representative of your child’s nature and personality
    Dark  -  one for each child
    Medium  -  one for each grandchild  
           (i.e. a slightly paler shade than that of the parent’s colour)
    Light  -  one for each great-grandchild 
           (i.e. a slightly paler shade than that of their parent’s colour)
    Black  (Optional)  -  for deceased children, grandchildren
            or great-grandchildren
Needles  -  Tapestry  :  #26  or  #28 
Embroidery Hoop  or  Frame  (Optional)
 
*  Recommendation:  Purchase all skeins at the same time 
as dyelots can vary quite significantly
 
MATERIALS  (used as per original sampler):
Fabric  -  Belfast Linen  (32 count)  :  Platinum  (#770)  :
                         21”  x  23”  (53.5cm  x  58.5cm)
Threads  -  Overdyed Thread  :  Sampler Threads  :  1050  -  Soot
     DMC Stranded Cotton  :  814,  815  (first child)
     DMC Stranded Cotton  :  936,  3051  (second child)
(No great-grandchildren or deceased family members in our family)
 
STITCH COUNT:   207w  x  236h
 
DESIGN SIZE:  
14.8”  x  16.85”  (37.5cm  x  43cm)  on  28 count fabric  (approximately)
13”  x  14.75”  (33cm  x  37.5cm)  on  32 count fabric  (approximately)
 
TECHNIQUES:   Cross Stitch,  Backstitch