Mary Wigham SAL UK: A short introduction

Materials needed

Here are the DMC thread shades for Mary Wigham but feel free to convert them to whatever threads you prefer. You will need 1 skein each of: 225, 352, 356, 407, 433, 435, 519, 725, 739, 746, 927, 930, 934, 963, 966, 3052,3768, 3822, 3855, 3857, ecru, white, black. There is no 560.

The design size is: approximately 300 stitches by 290. To be as all inclusive as possible we are suggesting 32 count Permin Lambswool stitched over 2 threads and you will need 24" x 24" or 60cm x 60 cm of linen. (The design area will be approximately 20" x 20" - 50cm x 50cm.)

Other counts and cuts are:

28ct - fabric needs to be 29 1/2 x 28 1/2

36ct - fabric needs to be 24 1/2 x 24

40ct - fabric needs to be 23 x 22 1/2

All measurements allow an extra 4 inches on each side for mounting and framing.

Tuesday, 9 June 2009

A short introduction

Thank you for letting me join you all. I live in north Surrey with my husband, teenage son and 4 cats. I have been stitching for almost 4 years and am totally addicted! I discovered the Ackworth samplers just over a year ago but this is the first time I have actusally started stitching one! I have a few of the patterns but have not had the confidence start one before but, with your encouragement, I am sure I shall not only be able to start Mary but finish her too! I am a very slow stitcher though.

I am stitching the sampler on 28 count evenweave as my eyes are not as good as they used to be! I decided to dye the fabric myself as I could not get the colour I wanted. I am pleased with the result, particularly as it was the first time I have tried it! Stitching is going quite well; only needed to frog a couple of small patches so far. The sense of achievement when I finish a small section and it meets up where it is supposed to with the area already stitched is immense! I am using the flosses as charted.

I am looking forward to watching everyone else's progress on this wonderful sampler. This is my progress so far: