Fabric:  40 count Light Hazelnut by XJude Designs
  Floss:  Au Ver a Soie 100/3 silk 
Conversion to DMC and Gentle Art Provided
Stitch Count: 292 wide x 227 high
               Design Size: 12.70 inches wide x 9.87 inches high
   Stitches Used: cross stitch over two
               The Antique: approximately 25 ¼ inches wide x 18 inches high
on 22 count linen over twoAbout the Sampler: The sampler is representative of an Italian sampler style, as evidenced by the existence of other similar Italian samplers, done in rows of alphabets, numbers and spot motifs in red thread on coarse loosely woven linen. Four sets of alphabets are stitched in the lower left which personalize the sampler, but sadly do not reveal the identity of the stitcher.  It is adorned with numerous Christian motifs and symbols including seven crosses flanking the left side and seven alphabets. Find out what all the motifs and symbolisms mean included on the chart.