Because of You is offered to you in two different formats ~ as an instant PDF download and as a printed booklet. Details of the printed booklet can be found HERE.
“Because of You I bloom” is a sampler designed by Nicola as a gift for her husband. Inspiration, particularly the border and its anomalies, have been taken from a 19th-century sampler in her collection.
The sampler has been stitched with a palette of six colours from Au Ver à Soie’s range of Soie 100.3. We have provided conversions for Soie d’Alger and DMC.
The stitches used are cross stitch over 2 threads. The design is suitable for needleworkers of all abilities. An additional chart for the alphabet together with the numerals 0 to 9 has been included within this booklet, so that you can personalise your sampler.
Thread Legend
The sampler has been stitched with a palette of six colours from Au Ver à Soie’s range of Soie 100.3. We have provided conversions for Soie d’Alger and DMC.
Only one spool or skein is required whether you are working on 14ct Aida or 56ct linen.
Soie 100.3133 ~ Dark grape
223 ~ Dark mauve
264 ~ Dusty rose
378 ~ Avocado green
389 ~ Teal green
396 ~ Khaki green
Soie d'Alger1022 ~ Dusty rose
1315 ~ Dark grape
3046 ~ Dark mauve
3715 ~ Khaki green
3735 ~ Avocado green
5414 ~ Teal green
DMC936 ~ Avocado green
3012 ~ Khaki green
3685 ~ Dark mauve
3733 ~ Dusty rose
3834 ~ Dark grape
3848 ~ Teal green
Linen Sizes
The design area is 155 stitches (w) x 156 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3" margin for finishing and framing. The model was stitched using a Zweigart-based linen that was overdyed to the shade Muddy Duck by Tabbycat Linen. The design is suitable for stitching on Aida, Linaida, or linen.
28ct: Design: 11.07" x 11.14" Fabric: 17.07" x 17.14"
32ct: Design: 9.69" x 9.75" Fabric: 15.69" x 15.75"
36ct: Design: 8.61" x 8.67" Fabric: 14.61" x 14.67"
40ct: Design: 7.75" x 7.80" Fabric: 13.75" x 13.80"
46ct: Design: 6.74" x 6.78" Fabric: 12.74" x 12.78"
56ct: Design: 5.54" x 5.57" Fabric: 11.54" x 11.57"
Stitch Guide
Because of You has been worked with cross stitches laid over two threads of linen. The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all abilities.
Cross stitch ~ is made up of two stitches worked over one or two threads. You should make all your stitches cross in the same direction for a neat and uniform finish.
