Eleanor Blezard sampler 1832 - CBE1 Streets The original sampler is stitched

The original sampler is stitched in wool on coarse linen

Due to thread loss and counting mistakes made by the original stitcher

The chart measures 128 stitches wide by 205 stitches high

This traditional sampler of an alphabet

this is not a completely true reproduction but a close

Eleanor Blezard sampler 1832 - CBE1 Streets The original sampler is stitchedThe chart measures 127 stitches wide by 161 stitches high . The pattern is stitched in cross stitch and is suitable for linen and aida. Due to thread loss and counting mistakes by the original stitcher , which are difficult to replicate, this is not a true reproduction but is a close copy. The charts have been kindly updated by Ruth Taylor of Crows feet stitching. Digital copies of the files can be purchased from her Etsy shop with all profits going