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Jacobean
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The Culloden
Sampler 1746
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The
original sampler was started on 10 March 1746. The embroiderer used
classic sampler designs until the day of the Battle of Culloden on
16 April 1746 when she added images from the battle. The redcoat
soldier was called Peter Law and was probably a relation of the
embroiderer. You will note the alphabets are missing the letter
"J" - there was no J in Latin. The finished size of the
old sampler was 12" square with 40 stitches to the inch!! (now
reproduced to 14 stitches to the inch). The sampler can
be seen at The National Trust for Scotland Culloden Visitor Centre
near Inverness.
Cobweb Designs was commissioned by the NTS to design cross
stitch kits to celebrate this
very special embroidery.
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Sampler
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Inspired
by the original Culloden Sampler
this charming kit
comes complete with
the history of the original embroidery
and is a delight to stitch.
The finished
needlework will fit a
standard
12" x 10" frame or would make a lovely cushion.
Fabric: 14 count rustico aida
Finished Size: 11" x 9" (28cm x 23cm)
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Case - Border Design |
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This kit is suitable for a spectacle / eyeglass case or mobile
phone case.
Finished size: 7"
x 3" (17cm x 7cm)
Fabric: 14 count rustico aida
Lining fabric: Moss green |
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Pincushion
- Chicken
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The kit comes complete with deep red backing fabric and gold piping
cord.
Fabric: 14 count rustico aida
Finished size: 3"
x 3" (8cm x 8cm)
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Bookmark
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The
kit comes complete with a deep green mounting card for the embroidery
Fabric: 14 count rustico aida
Finished size: 7"
x 2" (17cm x 5cm)
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