How long does it take to read The Sampler Workbook?
The Sampler Workbook by Jane Greenoff takes about 2 hours 3 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 2 hours 3 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1992. 112 pages, about 30,800 words.
5 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 3 hours 25 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 2 hours 3 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 1 hour 17 minutes |
The page count is the median across 2 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
This book will help you through the process of making your own sampler. It starts off with a little history on samplers, buying and taking care of old ones. The main section however focuses on creating your own modern sampler. It gives you tips on layout, design, size etc. and nearly half the book is reserved for design elements such as flowers, alphabets, animals or houses. After every chapter there is room for notes, and pages of graphs will help you with your sampler design. The last chapter then gives instructions on finishing.
Subjects: Cross-stitch, Patterns, Samplers, Embroidery
