The sampler has been reproduced with Au Ver à Soie d’Alger silks and the skein quantities calculated based on 1 strand on 36ct fabric. We have provided conversions for DMC based on 2 strands and Needlepoint Inc. based on 1 strand. The original sampler was stitched on uneven weave linen closest in colour to DMC shade 677 and measuring approximately 15.75 x 12.40 inches. Soie d’Alger / DMC / NPI Noir x 1 / 310 x 1 / 993 x 1 ~ Black2644 x 1 / 347 x 1 / 636 x 1 ~ Salmon ~ very dark3812 x 1 / 437 x 1 / 693 x 1 ~ Tan ~ light5025 x 1 / 500 x 1 / 155 x 1 ~ Blue green ~ very dark1845 x 2 / 501 x 2 / 155a x 2 ~ Blue green ~ darkF14 x 1 / 613 x 1 / 951 x 1 ~ Drab brown – very light3834 x 1 / 642 x 1 / 982 x 1 ~ Beige grey – dark3814 x 1 / 729 x 1 / 694 x 1 ~ Old gold ~ medium2213 x 2 / 733 x 2 / 333 x 2 ~ Olive green ~ mediumF07 x 1 / 739 x 1 / 882 x 1 ~ Tan ~ ultra very light2543 x 1 / 744 x 1 / 472 x 1 ~ Yellow ~ pale2914 x 1 / 760 x 1 / 633 x 1 ~ Salmon2926 x 1 / 816 x 1 / 226 x 1 ~ Garnet3435 x 1 / 839 x 1 / 186 x 1 ~ Beige brown ~ dark4246 x 1 / 869 x 1 / 913 x 1 ~ Hazel nut brown ~ very dark5384 x 1 / 926 x 1 / 154 x 1 ~ Grey green~ medium5382 x 1 / 927 x 1 / 152 x 1 ~ Grey green ~ light3715 x 1 / 3052 x 1v292 x 1 ~ Green grey – medium3724 x 1 / 3363 x 1v354 x 1 ~ Pine green ~ medium1745 x 1 / 3768 x 1v324 x 1 ~ Grey green – dark2532 x 1 / 3821 x 1 / 473 x 1 ~ Straw LINEN SIZES The design area is 383 stitches (w) x 329 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3” margin for finishing and framing. 28ct – Design: 27.36″ x 23.50″ Fabric: 33.36″ x 29.50″ 30ct – Design: 25.53″ x 21.93″ Fabric: 31.53″ x 27.93″ 32ct – Design: 23.94″ x 20.56″ Fabric: 29.94″ x 26.56″ 36ct – Design: 21.28″ x 18.28″ Fabric: 27.28″ x 24.28″ 40ct – Design: 19.15″ x 16.45″ Fabric: 25.15″ x 22.45″ 46ct Design: 16.65″ x 14.30″ Fabric: 22.65″ x 20.30″
