Louisa Coulimore

Louisa Coulimore by Hands Across the Sea Samplers

The model was stitched entirely in cross stitch over 2 threads with Glorianna silk in Schoolhouse Red. Estimated thread quantities for varying linen counts and the number of strands of thread used have been listed below.

2 strands of thread on 28ct linen ~ 370 metres

2 strands of thread on 30ct linen ~ 346 metres

2 strands of thread on 32ct linen ~ 323 metres

2 strands of thread on 36ct linen ~ 288 metres

1 strand of thread on 36ct linen ~ 144 metres

1 strand of thread on 40ct linen ~ 150 metres

1 strand of thread on 46ct linen ~ 111 metres

1 strand of thread on 56ct linen ~ 93 metres

The model was stitched using 40ct linen that was overdyed to the shade “Vintage Sand Dune by Laeside Linens.  Louisa can be stitched on Aida, Linaida or linen. We recommend that you use a count and fabric that you enjoy working with.

The design area is 246 stitches (w) x 280 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3″ margin for finishing and framing

14ct Aida / 28ct linen: Design: 17.57″ x 20.00″ Fabric: 23.57″ x 26.00″

30ct linen: Design: 16.4″ x 18.67″ Fabric: 22.4″ x 24.67″

16ct Aida / 32ct linen: Design: 15.38″ x 17.50″ Fabric: 21.38″ x 23.50″

36ct linen: Design: 13.67″ x 15.56″ Fabric: 19.67″ x 21.56″

40ct linen: Design: 12.30″ x 14.00″ Fabric: 18.30″ x 20.00″

46ct linen: Design: 10.70″ x 12.17″ Fabric: 16.70″ x 18.17″

56ct linen: Design: 8.79″ x 10″ Fabric: 14.79″ x 16″

62/52ct linen: Design: 7.94″ x 10.77″ Fabric: 13.94″ x 16.77″