Jane Fiddes 1835 by Hands Across the Sea Samplers

The stunning sampler is stitched mainly in cross stitch over 2 threads of linen, with the little dog being stitched over one.  Other stitches used are double running stitch, satin stitch, Algerian eyelet stitch, four-sided stitch, plait stitch and stem stitch.

Model stitched on Straw by Weeks Dye Works, using Au Ver à Soie threads.

Stitch count: 201 x 246